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.

hand from Diana’s arm. Her eyebrows weighed

Her tone sounded desperate. “Actually, I owe

were lured back to Sophia. “Owe a favor? How is

wry. While looking at the man who was holding Emily, she let

you that day?”

it turns out he invited his ex-girlfriend. That woman came and made

God! How shameless that woman

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

but Frank. He was the one who convinced

wrinkled. “Why do you feel indebted to him? If he hadn’t done that, you would have been saved from a

suddenly canceled the wedding. Where would I put my face? We were on a cruise ship. I couldn’t possibly throw

annoyed. Even so, you still don’t need to feel indebted to

man I’ve ever known. Because of that, I really hope you don’t hate

shook her head faintly. Her hands gripped the determination

what caused your anger towards him. But, I hope that fact can calm your

Diana

before my

really know someone in such a short

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

deeper contemplation. “Does he

eyebrow and lowered the cup. “What

friends?” Diana said, still with knitted eyebrows.

considered for a moment. “I don’t think

he convince that bastard

gasped. The question seemed to clog up her

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

shoulders.

think he was trying to

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