Sophia nodded. “They passed away in an accident.”

 

Her answer elicited a stare from Old Mrs. Constance, for her husband told her before that Sophia’s parents dumped her. However, she wasn’t certain why Sophia’s parents did such a thing.

Sophia smiled. “I’m fine. It’s good to be alone as I don’t have to provide for my family. It’s easier this way.”

Feeling sorry for her, Old Mrs. Blackwell tightened her grip on Sophia’s hands. Since it was an unhappy topic, Old Mrs. Constance hurriedly talked about something else. As they chatted and laughed, the atmosphere slowly became eased.

When lunch was ready, Old Mrs. Constance, who was supported by a servant, said, “Let’s continue our chat over the meal.”

Sophia helped Old Mrs. Blackwell up. Before they could even take a step forward, John returned as he walked over and said, “Grandma, I left a document last night at—”

Then, he froze on the spot when he saw Sophia, his expression turning from serious to cold.

Sophia looked away. What the heck? Why do I always bump into him when I don’t want to see him?

 

John retracted his gaze as well. “Oh, there’s a guest in our house.”

“Ah.” Old Mrs. Constance explained, “Madam Blackwell is here to have lunch with Sophia.”

document at home last night. Have

 

I saw

and went upstairs. A while later, he came down with a

ready. Why

busy today.

 

 

Blackwell before leaving. Apart from the first glance

Sophia finally relaxed and heaved a sigh of relief. Perhaps it’s better this

disappointed as she told Sophia and Old Mrs. Blackwell to enter the

with him.

else when Old Mrs. Blackwell asked her inquisitive questions. The meal was somewhat upsetting for Sophia. Although she had finished the food, she felt as though her stomach

 

 

after having food, she started feeling sleepy. Seeing that, Old Mrs. Constance told a servant

well, Sophia said, “I have to go

 

took a look at her and sighed. “Sophia, you’ve become so

she had never been close to

for Old Mrs. Constance had

car that was stopped in the middle of the road and blocked her way. When the chauffeur halted the car, Sophia rolled down the window and

Sitting there without looking at Sophia’s car, he had

out to John, who didn’t

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