S31 9. Irreplaceable

“Yeah, if that’s your reason, I can understand.”

Kara nodded, but her expression was stiff. Sophia was having

difficulty guessing what’s in her heart. She couldn’t continue the ” attack” if Kara’s reaction was flat.

“Since Grandma isn’t here, may I continue my work? I think the sauce can be poured.”

Sophia blinked. “Yes, of course.” She raised the corners of her lips.

“Thank you.”

Kara went to get the sauce from the stove. At that moment, Frank muttered, “My wife is indeed kind and patient. She doesn’t give in because she is weak, but she knows what is best for everyone, even if

she has to accept slander.”

The air in Sophia’s lungs became heavier. However, as best as possible, she regulated her breathing rhythm so that it remained

normal.

“Yes, Kara is very kind. You must be grateful to have a wife like her.”

“She is irreplaceable.”

Without waiting for another reply, Frank put his arm around Kara’s waist again. Over her shoulder, he watched how she poured the sauce.

“Grandma will be sorry for underestimating you,” Frank whispered, making Kara chuckle.

“Don’t say that, Frank. Grandma just misunderstood.”

Sophia was sick of hearing Kara’s soft voice. She wanted her to be angry and hurt. However, why was her own heart getting hot?

Once breakfast was ready, everyone gathered around. Frank, Kara, and the twins came in last. Seeing Sophia occupying Kara’s yesterday position, their eyes widened.

“Daddy, why is Miss Moore sitting there?” Emily looked up with furrowed eyebrows.

“If she sits there, then where will Mommy sit?” Louis continued with a more serious expression.

in the room suddenly froze. The people who were previously anxious now took a heavy

Sorry, sorry.” Sophia prepared to stand

prefer it if you sit near me. You guys,” Dianal looked at the twins, “sit next to Sophia. There’s still a

too.”

old woman glanced at Frank briefly, but not at

in disbelief.

about Kara?”

“That’s her business. What’s important

a faint sigh. Her face looked uncomfortable. “Grandma, please don’t be like that. Louis and Emily are still so young.

that they want to be

put yourself first.” Diana held

things to get worse, Kara spoke up. “Little Angels, you

sit, Mommy? I don’t want to eat if I’m not with you.”

“There’s Daddy beside

fingers with both hands. “But I want to eat with

Louis nodded then looked up at Frank.

us eat together? There’s a small table

leading to the back porch.

cold outside, Louis.”

have the new experience of having breakfast while looking at the

slightly. “The horses are

a snow field is fine too. It’s a beautiful setting

Barbara snapped her fingers. “How about

eyes immediately lit

a great idea, Auntie.”

that’s really

got fired up. “What a coincidence, I have a thick picnic mat! Let’s

the twins were enthusiastic.” Then let’s

Π

on.” Philip and Jeremy left

are you doing? You

left an

Having a picnic in the winter sounds challenging. It’s worth a try,”

happy because both of you can

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