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.”

of our family,

sad and disappointed, but what can I do? I will marry Barbara, become

fingers, Jeremy tapped on the table.” So,

I discuss it

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

the wall, Louis and Emily exchanged glances. Their faces

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go to the party?” Louis held

for us to

the door. Standing up straight, he said, “Daddy,

of smiling proudly, Frank stared wide-eyed. The people around him also showed the

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

that Abigail had said that.

throat. Lifting her chin and glancing away,

for Diana.

tiptoed towards the living room, while Kara got up

are,” Diana

eyebrows arched high.

Diana glanced at the twins, “go back to the dining table. I have

questions, they returned to the bench, sitting between Frank and

Kara.

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awkward. Kara’s hands went back and forth. She wanted to serve Diana,

from touching

called,

to tell other people. Just

back straightened. Without saying much else, she took two

sandwiches for Diana.

know my portion, hmm?”

she returned a piece

throat. “Thank

Everyone was stunned.

hear it correctly?”

say thank you.” Barbara elbowed him

“That’s huge progress.”

turned stiff.

that’s what’s best for

a shame. In fact, I was just about

Their eyes sparkled

bit her

that okay? Don’t you hate us, Grandma?”

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