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,

she reminded herself of what her aunt had

blatant about it would make others wary,

the first step in veiling her true intentions was

into 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. I swear that I

wondered if she had truly

his eyes was picked up by Sofie’s

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

her cellphone screen and unreservedly showed him a photograph that

him. He may not be as good-looking as you are, but he

was met with

took a glance at the photograph which featured Sofie at dinner with

may not have been exceptionally good-looking, he could

thought that

I hope that you’ll be able to

smile that Sofie wore on her lips was not completely reflected

picture of

Evan nodded in acknowledgement.

that Evan had become less hostile toward her. She considered

she asked Evan to go and accompany his own

it a point to tell Evan.

Evan nodded in silence.

his chest as he watched Sofie who had turned to walk

to that, he

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

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