S31 25. A Trap for Sophia

Sophia’s eyebrows rose. Her heart tingled. “I don’t expect anything in return from you, Frank.” She grimaced.

“There must be something I can do for you to get the information?”

Sophia exhaled a long breath, her shoulders lowered. “Okay if you insist. Today, my package will arrive. I want to make it a surprise for Grandma. So, I need your help to sneak it into the stable tonight.”

Frank frowned. He thought Sophia would immediately reveal the secret. Why did she even make a request?

“That’s the reward you need from me?”

Sophia nodded. “And I’ll tell you everything there.”

Frank’s hopes crumbled. “Why not now?”

“I promised Grandma to keep it a secret in this house. So, I don’t want to break it here. It might sound strange but I hope you understand my

reason.”

Frank’s lips pursed. “Okay. Just call me when the package comes.

Sophia had difficulty holding back a smile. Rubbing her nose, she stood up. “Well then, see you tonight. I have something to do now.”

“Okay.”

Sophia went inside like a shy girl. At that moment, Philip poked his head out from the side of the house, Frank blinked at him.

“Since when were you there?” he whispered stiffly.

Barbara appeared beside Philip. “Is it safe?”

Blinking in surprise, Frank peered inside. Sophia was no longer visible.

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“Safe.”

Philip and Barbara rushed around him.

“Will she tell the truth tonight?” Barbara still whispered.

“I think it’s a trap,” Philip continued.

Frank pursed his lips tightly. “Yeah, it was definitely a trap.”

“What will you do then? Do you want to keep going?”

Frank spontaneously turned to where Philip appeared before. Jeremy was raising an eyebrow there, waiting for the answer to his question. Frank could not help but laugh amusedly.

you stupid or

that girl. I just help her.” Jeremy shrugged his shoulders

else? I don’t feel safe here.” Barbara glanced in.

and stood up. “Right,

drink that?” Jeremy pointed at the coffe She

a few steps, Frank poured the black liquid onto the snow. “I want

Frank on the back porch. “I want to accompany Grandma to sleep. After that, we’ll

much as

Kara suddenly

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her displeased expression, Sophia smiled. “Nothing.”

“I just told Frank there’s

over coquettishly. “Excuse me.”

gaze to Frank, her husband was giving

acting is good,” he whispered.

face, Kara approached Frank. “It wasn’t an act. I was really annoyed.

pursed her lips. “So,

Frank put his

Kara nodded, Frank smiled. “Don’t worry. I’m with

still have to be careful.”

I will return in a good shape.”

bitterly. After kissing his forehead, she whispered, “I will sue her if she dares to

“It won’t happen. I

these are what we need to take to the stable?” Frank

on her hips. “I bought helmets, riding vests, boots and gloves.

two boxes. At that moment, Frank’s eyes fell

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the position of the box

the box wet? Why did you put it

my chin to get wet. Besides,

later?”

she was still looking for an

excuse.

hurry. Don’t let

answer, Frank led the way. Sophia couldn’t help but

what did Grandma tell you?” Frank asked when Sophia caught up.

actually prepared a diversion of focus for Frank. However, she wasn’t quick enough to ask. “Do you

need to ask. Just tell

do you know what kind of person your grandmother was in

firm even though his tone was

She had no other choice, especially since Frank’s steps were starting to slow down. He might become suspicious if

loved Rowan, about how Rowan’s attitude was

is hurt and holds a grudge against my grandfather?” Frank stopped

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