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.

fine. There’s nothing you need to worry

“Are you sure?”

her teeth. “Yes.”

arm. Her eyebrows weighed down

you know, Grandma?” Her tone sounded desperate. “Actually, I owe Frank a

“Owe a favor? How is that possible?”

man who was holding Emily, she let out a long sigh. “On my wedding

that

he invited his ex-girlfriend. That woman

shameless that

of Diana’s hand, trying to calm her anger.

not the focus of our conversation, but Frank. He was the

If he hadn’t done that, you would have been saved from a wrong marriage.”

embarrassment, Grandma. Imagine if Finnic suddenly canceled the wedding. Where would I put my face? We were on a cruise ship. I couldn’t

took a deep breath. The look on her face was still annoyed. Even so, you still don’t

actually kind, Grandma. He’s the most caring and reliable man I’ve ever known. Because of that, I really hope you don’t hate him too much.”

her head faintly. Her hands gripped the determination tighter. “It

towards him. But, I

him?” Diana said, making Sophia flin slightly.

day before my wedding day.”

sneered. “You can’t say that you really know someone in such a short time, Sophie. You just haven’t seen the hidden

resignation. “I couldn’t convince you, apparently.” With a languid

contemplation. “Does he really like

and lowered the cup. “What do you

Frank and Finnic good friends?” Diana said, still

for a moment. “I

convince that bastard

question seemed to clog up

about your marriage? You said you just met at that time,” Diana continued, adding to the burden

shoulders.

that,” Sophia slowly looked down, “I think he was trying

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