S31 14. Stay Alert

Kara smiled wryly. “She had a valid reason.”

“But I still don’t like her. You have to be more careful, Sister-in-Law. Don’t be fooled by her friendliness. And at the orphanage, don’t

separate yourself from me. I will protect you from anyone.”

Kara laughed amusedly. “I’m very lucky to have a sister-in-law as reliable as you.”

“Tell me that later, after my duty as a bodyguard is successful. Now let’s see what their plans are. Stay alert, okay?”

Kara nodded slightly. “Okay.”

Upon arrival at the orphanage, Kara and Barbara were not greeted by anyone. All the children stand around Sophia. They scrambled to hug the woman first.

“I think I know why Grandma asked us here.” Barbara leaned towards

Kara.

“What?” Kara replied with the same volume.

“So that Sophia can show off. Look. She must feel the greatest, the most generous, the most compassionate.”

“Isn’t this view very beautiful?” Diana suddenly stood beside them. Barbara spontaneously straightened up.

“Yes, Grandma.” She forced a smile.

“You know what? Children have pure souls. They tend to feel safe and comfortable around people with clean hearts.”

The corners of Barbara’s lips twitched. “Do you mean that Sophia has

a clean heart?”

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how

The curve of Diana’s lips wavered slightly at that doubt. “Yes. Look how happy the children here are to meet Sophie. That girl is like a savior angel to them.”

Barbara almost snorted. However, not wanting to offend Diana, she shut her mouth tightly and nodded.

Meanwhile, Kara smiled broadly. Her warmth seemed genuine. “Yes, Sophia is a soft-hearted woman. It’s natural that children like her.”

Diana didn’t like the

confession was fake.

like children too?” Diana raised her eyebrows.

not expecting the question. However, after a blink, her lips curved

especially the

for the end of year party, right?”

to hold a party

want to hold a fireworks party to welcome the New Year. Therefore, I need your help

sounds fun.” Barbara’s spirit began to

to do?”

curve of Diana’s lips turned slanted.

bags, shoes. There are trumpets and conical hats too. But they haven’t been wrapped yet.

read the data.”

“That’s easy, Grandma.

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straightened. “That’s your job,

and Barbara glanced at

my job, Mrs. Johnson?”

arm through a door.

place?” Diana let go of Kara and

play here. But since the floor is covered with snow, I forbid them. I’m afraid the floor will be slippery. So, can you

the snow out?”

to clean

want to disturb them. They are

that.”

you don’t mind, right? Once

However, before she had time to respond,

bought all the gifts. Does it

could argue, the old woman patted Kara’s arm. “Now get to work. The tools are

arm. “Let’s start wrapping the presents. We still need

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“Wait. Kara….”

out of the place. Kara smiled seeing her sister-in-law reaching out her

fine. Do your job.”

after disappearing behind the door, she still wore an unwilling expression.

flat. While observing the thin layer of snow, she let out a faint

no point in complaining, right?” she muttered with a sad look.

take the tools. She must complete the

before the twins or Frank looked

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