S31 13. Getting Close


    An hour passed, the twins looked much happier. Emily had forgotten her worries, and Louis was increasingly impatient about


    riding.


    “Daddy, Daddy!"


    The twins ran over to Frank who was standing at the stable entrance. When Frank lowered his body, the two toddlers


    immediately jumped to embrace him.


    “Daddy, Sophia is so cool! She rides like a brave knight.”


    Whileughing warmly, Frank patted his children’s tiny backs. “Is it true?”


    “Yes!” Louis let go of his embrace, bringing his twinkling eyes to his father’s. “She could even make that horse jump over a hay


    bale!”


    “Daddy should have watched earlier. Uncle Jeremy also admitted that Sophia was great.”


    Frank nced at the man who had just arrived by their side. His smile< was mischievous. “Are you fascinated by Sophia?”


    Jeremy shrugged lightly. “Just trying to please the twins. They keep forcing me to admit that Sophia is cool.”


    “Sophia is cool, Uncle.”


    “She’s beautiful and good at riding. She’s like a royal princess going to war!” Emily pursed her lips.


    Hearing the praise, Sophiaughed lightly. “You can''t force your


    opinion on other people, Kids. If your uncle doesn’t want to admit I''m cool, just let him. Maybe his standards are really high.”


    Louis immediately frowned. “Uncle is no fun.”


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    “Yes, Uncle needs to change his standards. Is it so hard to admit that Sophia is great?” Emily crossed her arms.


    Once again, Sophiaughed. “Don’t worry about it, Kids. The important thing is we had fun. You''re happy, right?”


    “Very happy. This is the best holiday I''ve ever had. Thank you, Sophia.” Louis hugged her.


    “Yes, you made this holiday feel more special. Thank you, Sophia.” Emily hugged her too, not caring about the horse looming


    near them.


    Sophia chuckled lightly. “I''m the one who should be thanking you guys. You warm my heart. Now, would you like to help me


    return this horse to its stall? After that, let''s clean up and get ready for lunch.”


    “Yes!” the twins nodded in unison. A secondter, they waved at Frank. “See youter, Daddy. We want to escort Sophia.”


    Frank smiled and nodded. After kissing the twins’ heads, he stood up, watching the two toddlers run happily. However, slowly, the


    curve of his lips faded.


    “What makes them so close to her? They even call her by her first


    name.”


    Jeremy let out a faint breath. “You know that she is good at winning people''s hearts.”


    “Including your heart?” Frank nced at his brother.


    Jeremy elbowed him at the chest. “She’s clearly trying to get your


    attention.”


    “Now you sound jealous.”


    Jeremy ttened his expression. “| tried to protect you but you made


    fun of me?”


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    Chuckling, Frank put his arm around Jeremy''s shoulders. “Don’t be so serious, Bro. When will you get a partner if you''re so stiff


    all the time? Besides, you''ve been teasing me a lot all this time. Now it''s my turn.”


    “But not with that girl either,” Jeremy grumbled, sessfully provoking Frank''sughter.


    “Don''t worry, Jer. I''m just kidding. You deserve a much better woman


    than her. Now let''s go back to the inn. My wife must have cooked delicious food.”


    Frank looked happy to tease Jeremy. However, when lunch time arrived, his cheerfulness faded. The twins had sat beside


    Sophia with


    wide smiles.


    “Daddy,” Emily waved her tiny hand, Sophia invited us to eat together this afternoon. Is it okay if we sit here with her?”


    Frank nced at Kara who was still busy cutting fruit. His wife nodded, not objecting. Frank had to fake a smile.


    “You guys want to talk about horse riding earlier?”


    “Yes!” Louis’ eyes sparkled brighter. Sophia promised to tell me about the equestrianpetition she once participated in.”


    “Well then,” Frank ruffled Louis’ hair, “enjoy your lunch here. Let Daddy apany Mommy to eat.”


    While Sophiaughed inwardly, Jeremy smiled crookedly.


    “You''re happy to be eating with Kara, hmm? Do you consider it a date? Jeremy''s joke seeded in turning Sophia''s smile into a


    nd one.


    Frank snorted slightly. “Is that visible on my face?”


    While cing the fruit te on the table, Kara said lightly, “You talk as if we are still teenagers, Jer. We are a married couple.


    Eating together is normal.”


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    “Not for me, Kara,” Frank approached his wife and put his arms around her waist. “Whenever I''m with you, I still flutter.”


    He kissed Kara''s cheek repeatedly until Kara''s head was pushed to


    the side.


    “Frank,” Kara sighed softly.


    The twins giggled at that.


    “Look! Mommy''s face is red!” Emily patted her own cheek.


    “Mommy must be embarrassed,” Louis’ voice sounded amused.


    Barbara and Philip joined in the teasing. Abigail didn’t want to be left behind. The sound of theirughter became louder and


    louder. Even Sophia, her facial muscles were tired from faking joy. But suddenly, Diana raised her hand.


    “We gathered here for lunch. Don’t make any noise. Now let''s start eating.”


    Everyone froze. After a moment of silence, Kara turned around and lifted the tray containing her and her husband''s lunch.


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    “You! I''m going to the orphanage. Come with me.”


    Kara gasped. She took a few steps away from the twins’ room, approaching Diana.


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    “You talked to me, Mrs. Johnson?” Her eyebrows arched high..


    “Yes, who else is here? Sophia and Barbara are already waiting at the front porch. Hurry up!”


    Without waiting for an answer, Diana turned to lead the way. Kara quickly grabbed her coat and winter gear. Then, they left.


    “Oh, look. She invited three of us but only Sophia was allowed to ride the tractor,” Barbara grumbled as she hugged Kara''s arm


    tighter. Her footsteps seemed heavy.


    Karaughed faintly. “They only have two tractors, Barbara.


    “Still, | don''t ept it. If my brother found out, he would definitely be upset too. Grandma is really good at timing. Why did she


    invite us when the men weren''t around?” Barbara pursed her lips.


    Kara patted the back of her hand. It''s okay, Barbara. Let''s just say we''re exercising. You''ve also been eating moretely, right?


    We have to burn fat.”


    “Yes,” Barbara answered half-heartedly. “But why do you think Grandma took us to the orphanage?


    Kara shrugged. “Maybe she would like to introduce us to the children?”


    “I think there''s another purpose, especially since Sophia came along. Philip reminded me not to get too close to her.”


    Kara''s eyes furrowed. “Why?”


    “Isn''t it obvious? She has two faces. She acts sweet in front of us, but


    stabs us in the back.”


    “Who did she stab? She didn''t stab you, right?”


    Barbara looked at Kara in disbelief. “Are you either too kind or forgetful? | heard her im that breakfast this morning was the


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