Pursuing Her

Was Willow in the wrong? No, Willow did nothing wrong! She only did all that because we agreed to it!

Yale was not very happy when he heard what Charmaine said.

“What are you talking about? You'd better not bring this up in front of Sophie in the future, Charmaine!”

Yale had initially wanted to head out after dinner, but he dropped the idea when he recalled that Sophie was here.

Not wanting Sophie to know about his affairs outside the house, he decided to stay home instead.

Charmaine was furious, but there was nothing she could do about it. Because Sophie was the one calling the shots in the Tanner family, Charmaine and Willow had no choice but to put up with everything.

“I'm sorry for putting you in such an unpleasant situation, Mom,” Willow said apologetically. Mom is my only source of support right now, so I can't let her abandon me!

Charmaine gave her an affectionate pat on the cheek.

“You're my daughter, so it is only natural for me to protect you. She won't come after us as long as we leave her alone, so we should just behave ourselves from now on.”

As much as she hated Sophie, she knew that Sophie wasn't the unreasonable type who would attack without provocation.

Therefore, Sophie would not go after them as long as they left her alone.

“Don't worry, Mom. I know that she isn't someone I can afford to mess with, so I won't mess with her ever again!”

“I'm glad you understand. All right, I'm tired after a long day, so I'm going to head upstairs. You can either go back to your room or stay here and watch some television.”

Josiah was the only one who would want to watch the New Year's Gala. Charmaine and Willow didn't like it at all, but they used to watch it with him just to keep him company. Since Josiah was no longer around, they weren't about to sit around and watch that show by themselves.

Sophie came down the stairs before they could head upstairs. She then

the New Year's Gala, Ms. Sophie?” asked one of the housekeepers upon

your tasks. Don't mind me.” Sophie used to find it boring when she watched it with Josiah back then,

boring. All she wanted was to spend time with Josiah again. Unfortunately, that was

inappropriate if she went upstairs immediately after Sophie came downstairs, but she couldn't bring herself to watch the

she had found herself

found out about Sophie watching the New Year's Gala. “Your grandpa loved watching the New Year's Gala! He probably loved it more than anything else in the world!” he said

kept quiet and continued watching the

tradition to watch the New Year's Gala! Come sit down right this instant!” Yale shouted when he saw Charmaine and Willow preparing to

don't have anything to do upstairs, so they might as well watch television

as she took a deep breath and sat down

to join them as she

talk about. Given how badly damaged their relationship was, there

Caleb's call came in before

Dad. Is everything all right at home?” Caleb had been so focused on his research that he never came home ever since Josiah passed away. He only called home to check on them when he recalled

at home, Caleb! Remember to take good care of yourself out there. Sophie's here with

be able to solve any problems easily with

good care of yourselves now that Grandpa is gone. He wouldn't be able to rest in peace otherwise.” Caleb was overseas all by himself, so there wasn't much

that research of yours take, Caleb? You're not getting any younger, you know? It's about time you find yourself a decent woman and get married!” Yale asked. While he was proud of Caleb for getting into a research facility in Anglandur all by himself, he didn't want

a steady relationship at the moment. She's a fellow classmate at the

Caleb. Make sure to inform us when you get married. We'll be sure to attend your wedding!”

a chance to communicate with Caleb as the latter was

prone to taking things too far,

right here. We're all gathered in the living

“All right, then.”