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.

suddenly felt that his surrounding was stuffy. He was deliberate, in avoiding all sorts of eye

she reminded herself of what her aunt

withhold your own desires.Being too blatant about it would make others

veiling her true intentions was

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 won’t pester you as I have done

wondered if she had

was picked

put on a laid-back demeanor. “You don’t believe me?

and unreservedly showed him a photograph

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

met with

the photograph which

not have been exceptionally good-looking, he could still be considered much

he thought that

be able to make

her

she shrouded herself in a picture of a bliss. “Thank

Evan nodded in acknowledgement.

had become less hostile

accompany his

point to tell Evan. “Please inform

Evan nodded in silence.

had been lifted off his chest

to that,

a story. The eyes of the four kids

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