Sofie took Lisa’s lessons to heart. I must learn to endure this and wait for opportunities to emerge.

Hence, she refused to take that slight personally as she started to laud praises upon the children instead.

Her measured response was well received by Russell.

“It’s good that you like them.”

Sofie smiled in satisfaction and thought about launching another round of compliments for the four kids.

It was at this moment when she heard Evan proclaim loudly, “I don’t need you to like them!”

Stunned, Sofie was at a loss for words.

The atmosphere soon turned awkward.

Then, Jonathan shot Evan a look.

Russell also reprimanded Evan for his choice of words.

Evan got to his feet, unable to contain the frustration that was mounting within him.

“Grandpa, Dad, I’ll head upstairs to check on the children.”

“Evan…”

Russell halted him in his tracks. “Your father and I will go to them. You shall keep Sofie company.”

With that, he gave Jonathan a look and the two of them made their exit.

was deliberate, in

herself of what her aunt had

blatant about it would make others wary, causing you to

the first step in veiling

a smile. “Evan, I know that you are not fond of me. I’m only here

wondered if she had truly reformed

his eyes was

demeanor. “You don’t believe me? What I’ve

the display on her cellphone screen and unreservedly showed him a photograph

may not be as good-looking as

was met with

photograph which

Though Sofie’s beau may not have been exceptionally good-looking, he could still be considered much

as he thought that it was a good development for

that you’ll be able

smile that Sofie wore on her lips was not

shrouded herself in a picture of a

Evan nodded in acknowledgement.

hostile toward

Evan to go and accompany his own children before she gathered her things in

also made it a point to tell Evan.

Evan nodded in silence.

lifted off his chest as he watched

to that,

a story. The eyes of the four kids were

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