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

her fingers as she reminded herself of what her aunt had told

desires.Being too blatant about it would make

veiling

not fond of me. I’m only here at your grandfather’s

and wondered

eyes was picked up

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

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

as good-looking as

met with

at the photograph which featured

Sofie’s beau may not have been exceptionally good-looking, he

that it was a good development

be able

her lips was not completely reflected

she shrouded herself in a picture of a

Evan nodded in acknowledgement.

was glad to see that Evan had become less hostile

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

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

Evan nodded in silence.

as though a huge weight had been lifted off his chest as

that,

of the four

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