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

as she reminded herself

withhold your own desires.Being too blatant about it would make others wary, causing you to detract

step in veiling her true

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

at her and wondered if

was picked

“You don’t believe me?

display on her cellphone screen and unreservedly showed him a

good-looking as

met with

photograph which featured Sofie at dinner with another

Though Sofie’s beau may not have been exceptionally good-looking, he could still be considered

he thought that

you’ll be able

smile that Sofie wore on her lips was not completely reflected in

shrouded herself in a picture of

Evan nodded in acknowledgement.

less hostile toward her. She considered it to be

and accompany his own children

tell Evan. “Please inform your father and grandfather on my

Evan nodded in silence.

weight had been lifted off his chest as he

to that,

the four kids were sparkling, as

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