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.

He was deliberate, in avoiding all

as she reminded herself of what her

too blatant about it would

first step in veiling her true intentions was

I’m only here at your grandfather’s request. Don’t worry about

looked askance at her and wondered

was picked up by Sofie’s keen

me? What I’ve said

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

not be as good-looking as

was met with

took a glance at the photograph which featured Sofie

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

as he thought that it was a good development for

hope that you’ll be able to make the most of

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

shrouded herself in a picture of a bliss. “Thank

Evan nodded in acknowledgement.

become less hostile toward her.

to go and accompany his own children before

Evan. “Please inform your father and grandfather

Evan nodded in silence.

huge weight had been lifted off his chest as he watched Sofie who had turned

to that, he

the children a story. The eyes of the four kids were sparkling, as

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