S3| 15. Exhausted

“Good girl,” Diana patted Sophie’s cheek before leaving. Barbara’s grin could no longer be covered. Sophia heard it.

“Grandma treats me too much, doesn’t she?”

Barbara raised her eyebrows. She blinked when she saw the guilty look on Sophia’s face.

“You realize that?”

Sophia nodded weakly. “Actually, I’m also uncomfortable. Grandma seems unfair. I feel awkward in front of you.”

While sticking a name tag on the hat, Sophia widened her smile. “So, if there’s anything I need to do, don’t hesitate to tell me, hmm? I’ll definitely help you guys.”

Barbara felt disgusted seeing those fake friendly eyes. She knew exactly what kind of person Sophia was. She had played that role before. However, in order to avoid further conversation, she nodded, forcing a small laugh.

“Was I this bad before?” Barbara thought sadly. “It’s great that Philip wants to accept me.”

Late in the afternoon, Frank and the others returned to the inn. Seeing that the twins were only playing together, he gasped.

“Kids, where is Mommy?”

Louis stopped attacking Yemon with his toy sword. Then, he and Emily shrugged their shoulders.

“We don’t know, Daddy. When we woke up, Mommy wasn’t here. Maybe she went with the others.”

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“The others aren’t here too?”

The twins nodded. “Grandma, Auntie, and Sophia aren’t here.”

“Don’t worry. They must be at the orphanage. Maybe they’re busy preparing for a party.” Abigail washed her hands.

“Party?” Louis’ eyes lit up.

“Children usually play with fireworks and blow trumpets to welcome the new year.”

The twins’ mouths rounded in unison. “That will be fun. Can we join in the party later?”

“Of course,” Sophia said, making everyone turn to her. “Only if you guys are still staying here.”

“Sophie! You’re home!”

that the little girl was happy to see her. However, watching the two toddlers run past her, the curve

voices suddenly felt annoying in

expression. With a faint snort, he walked towards

two tractors without drivers. Far ahead, Kara and Barbara walked while waving.

twins jumped up and down.

covered in anger. When Kara almost arrived, he asked, “Did you go to the orphanage on

home too,” Barbara interjected, grumbling.

head faintly. “The orphanage isn’t far. Let’s just

However, before he had time to speak, the twins had already

were surprised there was no one when we woke up.”

almost cried. Luckily I was able to cheer her

children’s heads. “Sorry, Grandma took Mommy and the others to the orphanage earlier. Mommy didn’t

Mommy. It’s okay for us to skip naps. Normal days are like

her brother’s words.

Bee. Your chance to rest.”

“No. This is our chance to have fun.”

son’s hair. Then, her gaze turned

She reached out her hand.

I was surprised to see them

expression. “Sorry. I didn’t mean to leave the

help but smile at that adorable expression. “It’s okay, Kara. The twins enjoyed their chance to be

Kara’s forehead. In that very second, he gasped. Quickly, he pressed Kara’s forehead to his

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have a

and

cupped Kara’s cheek and then her

of her coat pocket and join in the

inspection.

need to force yourself. This must be due to fatigue

Frank’s eyebrows lowered

asked Kara to clean the hall alone. She

lips pressed tightly. Kara

happy

should’ve rested when you started to

She shouldn’t have asked Mommy to work alone. If I had known, I would have helped Mommy. I like

called me

flinched. When he turned around, he immediately

shrunken. However, after clenching his fists, he straightened his shoulders. “Why did Grandma make

quickly grabbed Louis. “Little Bee, don’t say that. It’s rude.

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