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 avoiding all sorts of eye

interlocked her fingers as she reminded herself of what her aunt

own desires.Being too blatant about it

veiling

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

wondered

eyes was picked up

believe me? What I’ve said is true.

she unlocked the display on her cellphone screen and unreservedly

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

was met with

at the photograph which featured Sofie at dinner with

Sofie’s beau may not have been exceptionally

that it

be able to make

that Sofie wore on her lips was not completely

herself in a picture of a bliss.

Evan nodded in acknowledgement.

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

asked Evan to go and accompany his

a point to tell Evan. “Please inform your

Evan nodded in silence.

his chest as he

to that, he

a story. The eyes of the four kids were

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