S31 30. Diana’s Change

In the dining room, everyone turned as Frank came back with the broom and dustpan. “Where should throw this?”

Abigail pointed her finger. “Just put it there. I’ll handle it later.”

Frank walked towards the corner. From his listless movements, everyone could guess what had happened.

“What were you talking about earlier?” Philip asked, cautiously.

Frank let out a faint sigh as he approached Kara. “Not much. Grandma wondered why I could hold a broom. She suspected me as always, and she didn’t answer when I asked for her lenience for the children.”

Without waiting for orders, Kara put her arm around his waist. She didn’t say a single word. However, Frank felt his burden suddenly lighten.

Rubbing Kara’s head, Frank turned to the twins. “Kids, have you finished breakfast?”

The twins nodded.

“Yes, Daddy.”

“Now it’s Daddy’s turn to have breakfast.”

Frank raised the corners of his lips. “Then how about you two play in the living room?”

Louis’ lips suddenly pursed. “Oh, I know. Daddy wants to have a

conversation with the adults. Little kids like me and Emily should not

interfere.”

Emily chuckled. “You protest too much, Louis. Let’s play in the living

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room. Don’t delay the adult meeting.

A second later, Emily jumped down from the bench. Louis followed with puffed cheeks. As the two toddlers left, Jeremy whispered,” What’s your solution?”

Unbeknownst to him, Louis and Emily didn’t actually go into the living room. They stopped near the door, pressing their ears against the wall.

“It seems that we have no hope. Grandma’s hatred is really deep- rooted. Our presence in her life brings no benefit, while our departure does not give her a sense of loss.”

“I think Grandma will be very grateful and relieved if we leave the farm,

Barbara said lightly.

Philip nodded. “Yeah, I also think so. Grandma even kicked me out. She couldn’t stand the bad memories that haunt her anymore.”

“Because of our family, your relationship with Grandma

I do? I will marry Barbara, become part of your

Jeremy tapped on the table.” So,

nodded. “Yes, but after I

really feel sorry for them. They were really looking forward to this.

Louis and Emily exchanged glances. Their faces were equally gloomy. Their shoulders

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if we don’t go to the party?”

her head. “It’s useless for us to join the party without feeling

Louis grabbed Emily’s hand and pulled her towards the middle of the door. Standing up straight, he said, “Daddy, it’s okay for Emily and I to go home now. The important thing is that Grandma isn’t sad anymore.”

Frank stared wide-eyed. The people around him

realized there was someone behind their backs. When they turned their heads, their shoulders immediately rise, pinching

remembered that Abigail had said that. Diana would look for food when

throat. Lifting her chin and

chair for Diana. “Please sit down,

the living room, while Kara got up from

where you are,” Diana

arched high.

the twins, “go back to the

asking any questions, they returned to the bench, sitting

Kara.

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went back and forth. She

from touching any

she called,

need to tell other people. Just do it

Without saying much else,

sandwiches for Diana.

know my

stiffly. “Sorry.” Swiftly, she returned a piece of sandwich.

cleared her throat. “Thank

Everyone was stunned.

hear it

him so he wouldn’t get too

“That’s huge progress.”

heard the whisper. All her nerves turned stiff. “I heard you guys

think that’s what’s best

a shame. In fact, I was just about to invite Louis

mouths spontaneously opened wide. Their eyes sparkled brightly. “Grandma invites

her sandwich without

us, Grandma?” Emily’s sweet

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