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.

surrounding was stuffy. He was deliberate, in avoiding all sorts of eye contact

as she reminded herself of

desires.Being too blatant about it would make others

the first step in veiling her

I know that you are not fond of me. I’m only here at

askance at her and wondered if she had

in his eyes was picked

put on a laid-back demeanor. “You don’t believe me? What I’ve

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

He may not be as good-looking

met with

a glance at the photograph which featured Sofie at dinner with

may not have been exceptionally good-looking, he

eyes widened as he thought that it was a good development for

hope that you’ll be able to make

wore on her lips was not completely reflected

picture of

Evan nodded in acknowledgement.

see that Evan had become less hostile toward her. She considered it to be a positive first

her welcome, she asked Evan to go and accompany his own children before she gathered her

Evan. “Please

Evan nodded in silence.

weight had been lifted off his chest

that, he strode

children a story. The eyes of the four kids were

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