Hiding the Twins from Their Billionaire Father by Pixie

S31 10. Sophia’s Misfortune

“Louis is naughty. Does he think I’m an adult? I’m not even as old as Brandon,” Emily grumbled in annoyance.

The others smiled at her. They immediately sat around her on the mat, ready to listen to a story that tickled their hearts.

“Isn’t their family very cute?” Sophia sighed, breaking Diana’s thoughts. The old woman blinked then turned to her.

“Sophie, since when have you been standing there? Come on, sit next to me. I’m enjoying the morning air. Abigail said I should relax more today.”

Sophia smiled slightly. After placing two cups of tea on the table, she took an empty chair which also faced the back yard-facing the Harper family to be more precise.

“Wow, you made me tea again? You are the best, Sweet Girl.” Diana lifted a cup and took a small sip.

“Erm, this chamomile tea is really delicious. You’re good at brewing it, Sophie. And you really understand when I’m having trouble sleeping.”

The curve of Sophia’s lips turned stiff. Diana was steering the conversation so as not to discuss the things she wanted to discus

“Grandma, can I ask you something?”

The joy on Diana’s face froze. Her eyes briefly looked misty. “What?” Her vocal cords seemed to be strangled.

“I heard that Frank is your grandson. But why does it seem like there is such a big distance between you? You aren’t warm to his children and you aren’t friendly to his wife either.”

her fell silent. Her clenched lips trembled to contain the turmoil of

heart.

“Please don’t misunderstand, Grandma. I’m not asking because I

want to interfere. I just want to reduce your burden.”

Sophia stroked Diana’s arm. “Do you realize that today you are more easily carried away by emotions? Your eye bags are even thicker. I know that you’re holding something back. So please, share your worries with me. It can make you feel more relieved. If not, I would be very worried about your health.”

The longer Diana stared at Sophia, the greater tremor spread through her body. Before the tea in her hand spilled, she quickly put the cup on

the table.

to worry about.” Diana glanced

“Are you sure?”

her teeth. “Yes.”

her hand from Diana’s arm. Her eyebrows weighed down

know, Grandma?” Her tone sounded desperate. “Actually, I

“Owe

who was holding Emily, she let out a long

started to doubt you that day?” Diana stared

nodded. “Yes, it turns out he invited his ex-girlfriend. That woman came and made Finnic even

God! How shameless that woman

the back of Diana’s hand, trying to calm

conversation, but Frank. He was the one who convinced Finnic to

he hadn’t done that, you would have been saved

face? We were on a cruise ship. I couldn’t possibly throw myself into the

on her face was still annoyed. Even so, you still don’t need to

reliable man I’ve ever known. Because of that, I really hope

hands gripped the determination

But, I hope that fact

Diana said, making Sophia flin

the day before my

that you really know someone in such

resignation. “I couldn’t convince you, apparently.” With a languid look, she grabbed the

fell into deeper contemplation. “Does he really like to interfere?”

eyebrow and lowered the cup. “What do you

friends?” Diana said, still with

moment. “I don’t think

convince that bastard to

The question seemed to clog

why did he care about your marriage? You said you just met

shoulders.

slowly looked down, “I think he