Chapter 268

S31 11. Diana’s Pain

“Just like you, I also really loved my husband.” Diana’s voice was thin and hoarse. However, she still continued.

“Before I got married, I was a career woman like you, but I was much worse. All I could do was work, dress up, and go shopping. But after getting married, I put all my determination into changing.”

A bitter laugh escaped Diana’s wrinkled lips. “I learned to cook, take care of the house, and take care of my son. I thought that way, my husband would be happy and love me more. But what happened?”

She shook her head slowly. A single tear passed from the edge.

“That man just wanted the benefits she could get from me. He loved his job more, his success. And that really hurt my feelings.”

Diana turned to Sophia. She didn’t care if her red eyes showed.

“He never appreciated my hard work, He would rather eat with his clients than with me. And he would rather go on business trips than travel with me. You know what he said when I was outspoken, asking

for his attention?”

Sophia shook her head awkwardly.

“He said he married me because I was an independent woman and a career woman. He thought I could give him good offspring and could understand his love for business. He needed support and understanding from me to make him progress, not the spoiled side like most women. Of course I was furious. I was disappointed.”

“Oh, Grandma,” Sophia held Diana’s hand tightly. However, Diana’s emotions had already overflowed.

“I couldn’t stand it anymore at that time. I asked him for a divorce. Do

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you know how he reacted? Instead of feeling afraid or guilty, he was getting angry. He called me unlucky and even challenged me to fight for custody of the child. What’s worse, his family also cornered me.”

Diana swallowed hard. After taking a deep breath, her voice grew

shakier.

“He swore he wouldn’t let Norman be raised by a spoiled woman who couldn’t see the future. And apparently, I lost. He took Norman from me and that was the last time I saw my poor son.”

Sophia rubbed Diana’s back. The old woman was shaking all over. However, she wasn’t finished with her story yet.

“I realized that I was too weak and stupid. Either because I had loved him, decided to marry him, or filed for divorce from him. I was helpless. The only thing I could do was stay away and disappear. For the rest of my life, I didn’t want to deal with Harper again.”

Diana burst into tears. Sophia quickly pulled her into a hug.

“Oh, Grandma, I’m sorry. I shouldn’t make you remember that again. Now it’s all over. You don’t need to be afraid.”

“But that child is back, Sophia. He reminds me of his grandfather, of his father who probably thought I was a bad mother.”

Sophia whispered, rubbing Diana’s back faster. “No, Grandma. You are a good parent. Everyone knows that.”

“But not Norman. Even after he died, he still thought I was a failure as a parent. I didn’t even attend his funeral.”

Sophia couldn’t speak anymore. While hugging Diana, she glanced towards the back yard. The people there were looking at them questioningly. She was relieved that Frank was also paying attention.

“Daddy, why is Grandma crying?” Emily looked up, pressing the top of her head against her father’s chest.

“I don’t know, Princess. Let’s not talk about it, hmm? Now, where is your story going? Did you promise to meet again when you grow up?”

“Yeah,” Emily nodded. Her hands were pressed together on her lap. ” But I don’t know whether Cayden will keep his promise or not.”

While the others help the twins not be attracted by Diana’s cries, Frank silently pondered. He had a bad feeling about his

grandmother’s sadness. Moreover, the person who accommodated her was Sophia-a woman who was very likely to hold a grudge. against Kara.

After their picnic, they moved to the stables. The twins were so excited to help Abigail brush the horse’s hair. Kara was a little wary watching them.

Barbara faithfully accompanied Philip to ensure the water supply in each stable was safe, while Frank was busy moving the bales of hay. Even though the workers told them not to, they still insisted on

helping.

“Hi,” Sophia suddenly approached Frank with her sweet graceful smile, “where are the others?”

Frank raised an eyebrow. “Carry out their respective duties.” Without waiting for a reply, he carried another bale of hay to the stacks.

“Can I help you?” Sophia followed his steps.

Frank shrugged. After slamming the bale into the stack, he returned to the tractor. Sophia could feel his dark aura.

“Are you mad at me?”

Frank didn’t answer until he came back with another bale. “What do

you care?”

“You are my role model. I admire your business skills. I feel

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uncomfortable if my idol hates me:

“Then you shouldn’t make things-difficult for my wife.”

Frank walked away again. However, this time, Sophia trailed.

“I’m not making things difficult for Kara. I’m actually helping her.”

“Helping him to make Grandma dislike her even more?” Frank’s gaze grew colder.

“You know that your grandmother is stubborn, right?”

Frank lifted several boxes of hay at once. “Yeah, you’re the only one who can soften her, right?” He walked without permission.

Sophia let out a faint sigh. “That’s because I tried to understand her feelings. It’s not my fault that Diana Johnson is more comfortable

with me.”

Frank no longer answered. He felt there was nothing to discuss.

“Do you know what Grandma told me earlier that made she cried like that?” Sophia followed with a serious expression. However, Frank refused to look or answer.

“I’m not at ease to tell you the details, but I want you to know that your grandmother has trauma. Her suffering in the past was enormous. That’s the reason she treated you like this.”

Frank snorted in amusement. “Without you saying anything, we already knew. My wife and children are too good to be hated for no reason like that. Thank you, but your information is nothing new.”

Sophia clenched her jaw. Her heart ached every time she heard Frank’s praise for Kara.

“You want to know something new?” Sophia sounded defiant. “I can mediate between you guys.”

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“By incitement?”

Sophia almost rolled her eyes. “Come on, Frank. I’m not your enemy. My ex-husband did have a bad history with your wife, but it’s not fair that I was involved in that case. I don’t have any problems with you. guys.”

Frank pressed his lips with his chin. Putting his hands on his hips, he nodded. “Good then.”

Sophia shook her head slightly. “Does it mean you believe that I can help? I want the best for Grandma and your family, Frank. You guys have helped me before, so what’s wrong with me returning the favor

now?”

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