Hiding the Twins from Their Billionaire Father novel Chapter 139

Chapter 139 Leave Your Mother
Emily looked back at Rowan. “Then, do you want to come to our birthday party, Great Grandpa? We haven't planned the details yet, but I guarantee it will be a fun party. This time, Louis and I each will get a birthday cake. But we will still blow out the candles together.”

"Emily’s right!" Louis continued as he shifted closer. The twinkle in his eyes grew brighter. “I can imagine there will be lots of food and games. We're going to have fun. Then, we will take a photo together. There's me, Emily, Mommy, Daddy, Grandma, and Great Grandpa!"

As the twins continued to chatter, Rowan closed the book roughly. The sound jolted the toddlers.

“Kids, are you proud to be part of the Harper family?”

Hearing that serious tone, Frank's back straightened. His breath hitched. The grandfather's expression was displeased again. Could his worries be real now?

While the twins blinked in surprise, Rowan straightened his finger. "You should know one thing. Being part of the Harper family is not only a matter of pride, but also an honor accompanied by a sense of responsibility."

Frank was about to interrupt, but Louis was quicker. "What responsibility?"

"There is a great reputation that must be maintained. For so long, the Harper family has been known as the strongest and most dignified family. We are an icon of perfection. Now, do you know what to do?"

While Frank sighed heavily, the twins fell into deep thought.

"Daddy and Great Grandpa always dress well and neatly. Do we have to do that too? Keep our appearance well so that people respect us too?" Emily guessed.

"And we also have to behave ourselves? Daddy and Great Grandpa always stand straight and speak firmly," Louis continued with round eyes.

Rowan snorted lightly. "Your answers are correct, but there is something much more important than those two things."

"What?" The twins stretched out their necks.

"Keep our circle good. Don’t let bad people get close to our family."

While Louis and Emily furrowed their brows, Frank whispered, "Grandpa, that's enough. Don't incite them to hate others."

"I didn't instigate them," Rowan replied without burden. After returning his gaze to the toddlers, he continued, "You agree that relationships can influence someone's character, right?"

Despite his doubts, Louis nodded. "Yes, Mommy once said that we have to be careful in making friends. We should keep our distance from naughty friends."

"Yes, that's true," the old man said, somewhat reluctantly. "Being friends with bad kids can make you become naughty too. So, if you want to maintain the honor and dignity of the Harper family, do you know what kind of people you should avoid?"

Frank could no longer remain silent. "Grandpa, enough."

However, Rowan kept speaking, "Poor people who have nothing to be proud of, like your mother."

The twins' lips suddenly trembled. Their eyes flickered, radiating disappointment.

"Why did you say that, Great Grandpa? Mommy is not poor. She always fulfills our needs, giving us food, clothes, and story books. Mommy even gave me a beautiful dress and a crown." Emily started to pout.

"But you can't get everything you want, right? You even have to collect coupons to be able to eat ice cream at the library," Rowan laughed sarcastically.

Louis' puffed out his cheeks. As his heart got hotter, his face was turning red. "But Mommy has a lot to be proud of. Mommy is smart, kind, and she has children as cute as us."

Rowan laughed again. "Is that enough to make people appreciate her? No, Kids. Therefore, to be part of Harper family, leave your mother."

"I thought you have become good again. But he haven’t?" Emily shook her head with a trembling voice.