As soon as Sophia returned and saw Nathan, she happily exclaimed, “Nate, you’re here!”

“Yeah.” He glanced briefly at her before walking out the door.

“Nate, where are you going? It’s almost lunch time; why don’t you stay for lunch before you go?” Sophia desperately tried to make him stay.

“I don’t feel like eating,” he answered coldly before returning to Villa No. 8 and never came out again.

Compared to the indifferent Nathan, Michael was much more enthusiastic. He brought in the fowls that Sophia caught from the farm to their backyard. Then, he carried the freshly picked fruits and placed them in the kitchen. After that, he sat in the living room to rest, Carmen in his arms as he chatted with Linus.

On the other hand, Cooper was getting riled up and thought that Michael was thick-skinned when he did not leave. Even Carmen couldn’t bear it anymore and asked innocently, “Daddy, are you trying to dilly-dally at Grandpa’s house? Look; Grandpa’s getting mad!”

Michael rubbed her forehead as he cuddled her. “Silly girl. I’m Mommy’s husband; what’s wrong with having a meal at Mommy’s house?” Behind those words was a sense of smugness.

“Nonsense!” Sophia was flustered upon hearing that.

Meanwhile, Cooper was fuming while Linus couldn’t help but laugh. Cooper really was not fond of Michael!

Seeing that the meal was about to be served, Sophia glanced at Carmen and Michael, and then at Villa No. 8. Michael and Carmen were here, while Nathan wasn’t. He was eating at home alone and Sophia thought it seemed a little lonely. Despite that, she felt dejected as she recalled Nathan’s coldness toward her. Biting her lip, she asked, “Michael, did Nate hate me before this?”

 

Meanwhile, Michael was being held while Carmen forcefully braided his hair. He laughed and said, “No way; he loved you back then! He liked you more than he did me!”

the initiative to speak to him, but he would just ignore her. He rarely

 

then made a phone call to Villa No. 8. When Nathan did not pick up, she hurried to the villa to check on him. She brought Carmen with her, in case Nathan

this, Sophia had been there before so she knew where Nathan’s bedroom was. She went over, only to find Nathan’s bedroom door closed. Carmen knocked on it and yelled, “Nate, it’s

“Why are you here?”

Not expecting to see Sophia at all, Nathan froze for a moment. Sophia enthusiastically

remained cold.

door, Carmen slipped into his room with Sophia. Nathan’s room looked a little more sophisticated compared to an average boy’s. The color palette of the room was a simple black and white, and it was a large area that was fully furnished. In addition to the basic study room and wardrobe, he had his own gym room, balcony, and a swimming pool.

belonged to Nathan. After staying the night at the farm with the others, it came back to Nathan while the other

a beautiful room, Nate!” Sophia

scowled. “Please leave when you’re

little teenager! Sophia thought maybe she shouldn’t have barged into his room like that. After all, Nathan had grown up and needed his own privacy. Despite that, her sharp eyes caught sight of the photos on Nathan’s desk. There were portraits of himself as well as pictures of him with Carmen, Michael, and his parents. On top of

her past self. She was wearing Bayside University’s uniform and was carrying Nathan in her arms,

Nathan was smiling happily. It was clear that they used to

them out

so mean.”

the photos down and said to him once again, “Nate, come over for lunch. We’ve brought back a lot

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