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

Or have you changed your mind? Do

his head faintly. “I don’t need your

to make peace. I can

confident are you that you can influence Diana Johnson?”

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

much?” she cursed in her heart. However, after

sad.

you doubt me too?” Her tone

hurt.

even her relative. What reason does she have to let you influence

I can feel a strong inner bond with her.”

Jeremy raised his

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

her

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orphanage. The bond between them is

“Philip? Are you sure he can

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

turned stiff. “No. Why are you

from your movements and tone.”

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 her to

you admit that you are the

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

Sophia was clearly

had conflicts before

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I know you hope to get

from me soon. But I still have to maintain my standards. This woman is not my

but frown. “Did

that you don’t meet my standards. It doesn’t mean you’re ugly or below standard. Just not up

was about to argue politely, Philip

I interrupt?”

head. “What is it?”

I need a ladder. Barbara could go up, but

amusement, Frank and Jeremy moved

the outside of the inn, the twins were taking care of

there! Philip will be

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