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

 

Mrs. Constance replied, “Oh, I saw it and

upstairs. A while later,

suggested, “Lunch is ready. Why don’t you

busy today.

 

 

bid farewell to Old Mrs. Blackwell before leaving. Apart from the first glance when

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

as she told Sophia and Old

him. Fortunately, it was

asked her inquisitive questions. The meal was somewhat upsetting for Sophia. Although she had finished the food,

 

 

Moreover, after having food, she started feeling

said, “I have to

 

and sighed. “Sophia, you’ve become so distant to us

felt she had never been close

farewell to her, Sophia reached for the car park, for Old

after she got into the car and moved out of Constance Residence, she came across a car that was stopped in the middle of the road and blocked her way. When the chauffeur halted

on the door with a cigarette between his fingers. Sitting there without looking at Sophia’s car, he had simply parked his car in the middle of the road with no intention

to John, who didn’t reply

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