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.”

his brows. “Because of our family, your relationship with Grandma

do? I will marry Barbara, become part of your family, even though my last name

on the table.” So, shall we go home early?”

I discuss it with Louis and

sorry for them. They were really looking forward to this. holiday.” Barbara

glances. Their faces were equally gloomy. Their

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we don’t go to the party?” Louis held Emily’s shoulder.

little girl shook her head. “It’s useless for us to join

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.”

The people around

also widened their eyes. They just realized there was someone behind their backs. When they turned their heads, their shoulders immediately rise, pinching their

said that. Diana

her throat. Lifting her chin and glancing away,

a chair for Diana. “Please

the living room, while Kara got up from the dining

are,” Diana said.

arched

twins, “go back to the dining table. I have something to

asking any questions, they returned to the bench, sitting

Kara.

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hands went back and forth. She wanted to serve Diana, but

forbidden from touching

she called, whispering.

to tell other people. Just do it

Without saying much else, she took two

sandwiches for Diana.

still don’t know my portion, hmm?”

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

throat.

Everyone was stunned.

I hear it

him so he wouldn’t get

“That’s huge progress.”

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

that’s what’s best for all

I was just about to invite Louis and Emily to

opened wide. Their eyes sparkled

her sandwich

us, Grandma?” Emily’s

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