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.”

put the knife on the table. Then, the look in his

you changed your mind? Do you want me to set

shook his head faintly. “I don’t need

me, Frank. I just want you and Grandma to make

How confident are you that you

Sophia turned towards the door. Jeremy was already standing with his legs crossed, leaning against the wall.

does he like to mess around so much?” she cursed in

sad.

too?” Her tone was

hurt.

has just known you and you are not even her

we are close. I can feel a strong inner bond with

raised his eyebrows slightly. After

his lips, he nodded. “You two do look familiar. But in my opinión, there is someone else who is more suitable to mediate between Frank with his

her best to keep her facial expression from changing.”

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Johnson’s orphanage. The bond between them is definitely stronger.”

lips lifted mysteriously. “Philip? Are you sure he can persuade Grandma to

Are you jealous? You sound unhappy that someone else is closer to Grandma

lips turned stiff. “No. Why are you accusing me of

not accusing, just judging from your movements

not a child, Mister Jeremy. I’m actually happy that many people are close to Grandma. That means I’m not the

you are the

to argue, please continue somewhere else. Or just book a

clearly

lovers sometimes fight? Kara and I also had conflicts before we got married.” Frank shrugged, seeming

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know you

But I still have to maintain my

help but frown.

my standards. It doesn’t mean you’re ugly or below standard.

wiped her elegance clean. However, when she was about to argue politely, Philip came again. This time, his expression was confused.

did I interrupt?”

head. “What is it?”

Abigail? I need a ladder. Barbara could go up, but she

and Jeremy moved from their

the inn, the twins were taking

Philip will be here

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