S31 24. Set a Strategy

“I’m a little curious,” Jeremy folded his arms in detective-style. “How could Sophia ask you two to talk?”

“She said she overheard Auntie’s words.”

“Me?” Barbara stared wide eyed, pointing at herself.

Louis nodded. “About Auntie’s regret if Philip fails to claim his prize. Sophia thinks that if our relationship with Grandma is bad, Philip’s mission could be hampered. Auntie will be sad if that happens.”

“Sophia also said that she could help us if she knew more clearly about the mission,” Emily added.

Frank took a deep breath, and so did the people by his side.

“Everything is clear now. She must have deliberately provoked the children to talk so that Grandma would misunderstand,” Philip said in

a low tone.

“Does it mean Sophia is evil? She’s our enemy?” Emily pressed her forehead with her eyebrows.

Louis’ cheeks puffed up. “She claimed to be a friend, but it turns out, she trapped us. I should have not trusted her. Should we give her a lesson, Daddy?”

“Louis?” Kara stroked her son’s head. “Your words are not nice.”

Louis bit his lip. “Sorry, Mommy. But I’m annoyed.”

“But Louis has a point. We do need to teach her a lesson, but not now. It seems she has information that we don’t know.” Frank shrugged.

“Yes, we don’t know yet what makes Grandma so sensitive, especially

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towards Kara. Luckily my sister-in-law is the most patient person,’ Barbara grumbled.

“So, what should we do, Daddy?” Emily blinked tensely.

“And what about Grandma? She has kicked Philip out. Can we still stay here?” Louis pointed his finger at the floor.

Frank considered it for a moment. Then, he turned slightly. “Philip, do you want to leave now?”

Philip shook his head. “I don’t want to leave before clearing up her misunderstanding.”

Frank nodded. “Kids, can you neglect this problem for a while? Let’s just say, you don’t know anything.”

“Is that mean we still have to be friends with Sophia? But she’s mean, Daddy.” Louis widened his eyes.

“You don’t have to be close friends. Just saying hello or having a brief chat is fine. The important thing is that she doesn’t suspect that her crime has been revealed.”

“Sophia has promised to teach Louis to ride when the equipment arrives. Should Louis cancel that plan?”

have to cancel it. Sophia’s words can’t be trusted. She said horse riding was safe, but something undesirable could

it, she might get suspicious.”Emily’s whisper sounded

me to get on the horse, I’ll pretend

son’s behavior. That’s fine too. Do what you can, Kids. Now, how about you have breakfast? Mommy

you.”

the twins’ hands. “You

breakfast.”

and the others aren’t coming?” Emily furrowed

has something

lazy tone. “That must be an adult’s business. The children shouldn’t hear, so Daddy asked us

like you’re not happy, Louis? Remember, this problem could have happened because of

broke the tension. She made everyone laugh, including

to frown like that. Let’s have breakfast. We need a lot of energy to

Frank smiled wryly. In his heart, he felt both annoyed and

Sophia use my children in her

Barbara said, folding her arms across her

what’s your

glanced at Jeremy. “Let’s start by getting information about her. Once we have the ace card,

to carry out.”

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the edge of the bed. Carrying the empty glass and plate, she left the

to rely

angry Diana had been, she sneered.

believe me, Frank. Now let’s see whether you will still refuse my help

in victory, Sophia went into the dining

Frank on the back porch, ever s

she stopped.

he doing there?”

Frank

“He’s working? Alone?”

little, Sophia’s smile curved perfectly.

into the sink then brewed tea for him.

passed through the door while

tablet onto the table. “In

His expression was

“Better. Her blood pressure

God,” Frank sighed, raising the eyebrows.

what made her so angry. We are

her expression. However, the corners

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She

could help. And yes, we’re lucky that Grandma

me.”

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