S31 17. Troublemaker

After a brief silence, Frank caught the sound of footsteps. “You’re back? Why so fast?”

He turned around with a ‘smile. But a second later, his face turned

cold.

“Hi,” Sophia approached with awkward movements. “Where are the others?”

Frank’s jaw shifted slightly, making an unfriendly impression. He was starting to get sick of that question, even though he had only heard it twice from Sophia.

“What are you doing here?” he asked, sounded annoyed.

“I want to help.” Sophia shrugged.

Frank snorted. “If you’re just seeking for attention, you’re better not to.

Sophia smiled wryly. “Are you angry with me?”

Frank didn’t answer. He returned his focus on the potato in his hand.

“I heard Kara has a fever. Is she better?”

Frank let out a light laugh. “Why ask something that’s certain? She hasn’t had time to rest yet. How could it be that she’s getting better?”

“Sorry. I actually wanted to help Kara earlier, but Grandma told me not to.”

“Yeah, yeah,” Frank replied lazily, “you feel bad seeing Kara working hard all by herself, right?”

Sophia touched Frank’s arm. “Please, Frank. I’m really sorry. I’m also

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sad to see Kara have a fever.”

Frank suddenly grabbed her arm. His gaze grew cynical. “Don’t you dare touch me. You are not my wife,

Sophia pursed her mouth and withdrew her hand quickly. “Sorry. But I’m not lying, Frank. I care about Kara.”

table. Then, the look in his eyes

Or have you changed your mind? Do

his head faintly. “I don’t need your help.”

Grandma to make peace. I can persuade

How confident are you that you can influence

already standing with his legs

to mess around so much?” she cursed in her heart.

sad.

you doubt me too?” Her tone

hurt.

you and you are not even her relative. What reason does she have to let you

close. I can feel

Jeremy raised his eyebrows

to his lips, he nodded. “You two do look familiar. But in my opinión, there is someone

her best to keep her facial

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from Diana Johnson’s orphanage. The bond

“Philip? Are you sure he can persuade Grandma to make peace with Frank?” She

jealous? You sound unhappy that someone else is closer to Grandma than you.”

“No. Why are

just judging from your

that many people are close to Grandma. That means I’m not the only one who can be a place for

the

“If you two want to argue, please continue somewhere else. Or just book a table at the nearest restaurant. You will definitely be mistaken for

clearly

fight? Kara and I also had conflicts before we

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I know you

But I still have to maintain my standards.

help but frown. “Did you just insult

I’m just saying that you don’t meet my standards. It doesn’t mean you’re ugly or below standard.

about to

I

his head. “What is it?”

a ladder. Barbara could go up, but she can’t get down from the

and Jeremy moved from their

the outside of the inn, the twins were taking

hang in there! Philip will

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