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.

that his surrounding was stuffy. He was deliberate, in

fingers as she reminded herself of

must learn to withhold your own desires.Being too blatant about it would make others wary, causing you to detract from your

in veiling her true intentions was

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.

at her and wondered if she had truly reformed

was picked up by Sofie’s keen

me? What

screen and unreservedly showed him a photograph that she had

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

was met

glance at the photograph which featured

beau may not have been exceptionally good-looking, he could still

he thought that it was a good development for

able to make the

on her lips was

picture of

Evan nodded in acknowledgement.

glad to see that Evan had become less hostile toward her. She considered it to be

against overstaying her welcome, she asked Evan to go and accompany his

point to tell Evan. “Please inform your father and grandfather

Evan nodded in silence.

been lifted off his chest as

that, he strode

telling the children a story. The eyes of the four kids were

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