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

her fingers as she reminded herself of what

your own desires.Being too blatant about it would

first step in veiling

“Evan, I know that you are not fond of me. I’m only here at your grandfather’s request. Don’t

and wondered if she

his eyes was picked up

believe me? What I’ve

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

be as good-looking as you are, but he treats

was met

a glance at the photograph which featured Sofie at dinner

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

he thought that it

hope that you’ll be able to

her lips was not completely reflected

shrouded herself in a picture of a bliss.

Evan nodded in acknowledgement.

less hostile toward her. She considered

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

a point to tell Evan. “Please

Evan nodded in silence.

lifted off his chest as he watched Sofie

to that, he strode

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

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