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.”

in his eyes dug deeper into Sophia. “Then prove

who refused, remember? Or have you changed your mind? Do you want

shook his head faintly. “I don’t need

you and Grandma to make peace. I can persuade her in that way.”

confident are you that you can influence Diana

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

guy again. Why does he like to mess around so much?” she cursed in her heart. However,

sad.

doubt me too?” Her tone was like someone who

hurt.

and you are not even her relative. What

are close. I can feel a strong inner bond

raised his eyebrows slightly. After pressing his

in my opinión, there is someone else who is more suitable

best to keep her

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orphanage. The bond between them is

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

You sound unhappy that someone else is closer to Grandma

of Sophia’s lips turned stiff. “No. Why are you accusing me of being jealous?”

accusing, just judging from your movements and

sigh. “I’m not a child, Mister Jeremy. I’m actually happy that many people are close to Grandma. That means I’m not the only one who can be a place for

that you are the only

interrupted. He was already busy peeling potatoes again. “If you two want to argue, please continue somewhere else. Or just book a table at the nearest restaurant. You will definitely be mistaken

clearly

also had conflicts

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Frank. I know you

But I still have to maintain my

but frown. “Did you

doesn’t mean you’re ugly

Annoyance almost wiped her elegance clean. However, when she was about to argue politely, Philip came again. This time,

did I

head. “What

a ladder. Barbara could go up, but she can’t

amusement, Frank and Jeremy moved from their

inn, the

in there! Philip will be here soon.”

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