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.”

like the

confession was fake.

children too?” Diana raised her eyebrows.

her eyes, not expecting the question. However,

they’re adorable, especially the twins.”

you don’t mind helping us prepare for the end

want to hold a party here?” Barbara

New Year. Therefore, I need

spirit began to burn. “What do we

to do?”

of Diana’s lips turned

bought gifts for the children. Clothes, bags, shoes. There are trumpets and conical hats too. But they haven’t been wrapped yet. I want to match the size to each child. But these old eyes

the

fingers. “That’s easy, Grandma. We can do

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suddenly straightened. “That’s your job, I have another

and Barbara glanced at each other.

my job, Mrs. Johnson?”

pulled Kara’s arm through a door. Barbara followed.

know this place?” Diana let go of Kara and

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

the snow out?”

Kara to clean this hall? Why not just send the

“I saw them having fun earlier. I didn’t want to disturb them. They are hard workers. They rarely get time to relax

that.”

right? Once in

to respond, Barbara snapped, “Then what is Sophia’s job? Why doesn’t

head swiftly. “She has bought all the gifts. Does it make sense if I ask her to shovel the snow?”

arm. “Now get to work.

the presents. We still

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“Wait. Kara….”

the place. Kara smiled seeing

Do your

Even after disappearing behind the

the curve of Kara’s lips turned flat. While observing the thin layer of

no point in complaining, right?” she muttered

take the tools. She must

twins or Frank looked for her.

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