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.”

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

but what can I do? I will marry Barbara, become part

Philip’s fingers, Jeremy tapped on the table.” So, shall we go home early?”

but after I

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

wall, Louis and Emily exchanged glances. Their faces were

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if we don’t go to the

useless for us to

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.”

The people around him also showed the same expression.

widened their eyes. They just realized there was someone behind their backs. When they turned their

Are you hungry?” Louis remembered that Abigail had said

Lifting her chin and glancing away, she muttered, “I’m

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

living room, while

where you are,” Diana

arched high.

you guys,” Diana glanced at the twins, “go back to the dining

However, without asking any questions, they returned to the bench, sitting between Frank

Kara.

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Kara’s hands went back and forth.

from touching

she called,

other people. Just do it yourself.”

straightened. Without saying much

sandwiches for Diana.

still don’t know my portion, hmm?”

she returned a piece of sandwich.

cleared her throat.

Everyone was stunned.

hear it

him so he wouldn’t get

“That’s huge progress.”

turned stiff. “I heard you guys

what’s best for all of us.”

a shame. In fact, I was just about to

spontaneously opened wide. Their

bit her sandwich without

Don’t you hate us, Grandma?” Emily’s sweet voice

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