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.

his surrounding was stuffy. He was deliberate,

as she reminded herself of what her aunt had

your own desires.Being too blatant about it would make others

step in veiling her

a smile. “Evan, I know that you are not fond of me. I’m only here at your grandfather’s request. Don’t worry about it. I swear that I won’t pester you

askance at her and wondered

doubt in his eyes was picked up by Sofie’s keen

a laid-back demeanor. “You don’t believe me? What I’ve said is true.

display on her cellphone screen and unreservedly showed him a photograph that she had prepared

not be as good-looking as you are, but he treats me

was met

which featured

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

he thought that

you’ll be able to make

wore on her lips

shrouded herself in a picture of a

Evan nodded in acknowledgement.

to see that Evan had become less hostile

go and accompany his

made it a point to tell Evan. “Please inform your father and

Evan nodded in silence.

huge weight had been lifted off his chest as he watched Sofie who had

to that, he

children a story. The eyes of the four kids were sparkling, as they listened on

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