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.”

our family, your relationship

sad and disappointed, but what can I do? I will marry Barbara, become part of your family, even though

fingers, Jeremy tapped on the table.” So,

“Yes, but after I discuss it with Louis and Emily.”

were really looking forward to this. holiday.” Barbara sighed

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

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you mind if we don’t go to the

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

straight, he said, “Daddy, it’s okay for Emily and I to go home now. The important thing is

people around him also showed the same

just realized there was someone behind their backs. When they turned their heads,

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

her chin and glancing away, she

chair for Diana. “Please sit down, Grandma.”

room, while Kara got up from

you are,”

eyebrows arched high. “Me?”

Diana glanced at the twins, “go back to the

lips immediately pursed. However, without asking any questions, they returned to

Kara.

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

touching

called,

other people.

much else, she took

sandwiches for Diana.

still don’t know my portion,

Swiftly, she returned

throat. “Thank

Everyone was stunned.

hear it correctly?” Philip whispered.

elbowed him so he wouldn’t

“That’s huge progress.”

All her nerves turned stiff. “I heard you guys will be leaving soon.”

nodded. “I think that’s what’s best for all of us.”

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

opened wide. Their eyes sparkled brightly.

bit her sandwich without expression.

us, Grandma?”

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