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 compliment. She thought Kara’s

confession was fake.

children too?”

However, after a blink, her lips curved beautifully

especially the

prepare for the end of year

a party here?” Barbara felt called.

welcome the New Year. Therefore, I need

spirit began to burn. “What

to do?”

curve of Diana’s lips

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

“That’s easy,

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your job, I

Barbara glanced at each other.

job, Mrs. Johnson?”

Diana pulled Kara’s arm through

place?” Diana let go of Kara and swung her

since the floor is covered with snow, I forbid them. I’m afraid the floor

the snow out?”

Barbara gasped. “You want Kara to clean

didn’t want to disturb them. They are hard workers. They rarely get time to relax like

that.”

right? Once in a while, helping

Her chest was a little tight. However, before she had time to respond, Barbara snapped,

“She has bought all the gifts. Does it make sense if I ask her

Barbara could argue, the old woman patted Kara’s arm. “Now

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

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“Wait. Kara….”

hurriedly dragged Barbara out of the place. Kara smiled seeing her sister-in-law reaching out her hand.

Do your

disappearing behind the door,

Kara’s lips turned flat. While observing the thin layer of snow, she let out a faint sigh.

in complaining, right?” she muttered

breath, she went to take the tools. She

twins or Frank looked for

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