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Hearing this, Sabrina was confused.
When it was time to cook, she went downstairs to help.
Claire and Lena were busy in the kitchen, diligently washing and chopping vegetables,
while Tyrone and the others were cutting the spare ribs.
There were only Wanda and the two children left in the Living room.
Sabrina observed Lena and Larry. Her gaze was shifting between them as Larry pickled
chicken drumsticks. It was evident that something was amiss between the couple. Their
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtlack of communication spoke volumes.
Lena, in particular, avoided making eye contact with Larry. But Larry stole glances at Lena
multiple times before quickly looking away.
The dinner was a lavish affair, with a table filled with an abundance of delicious food.
At dinner time, the family gathered around the beautifully set round table. Each family
member took their place one after another.
As they settled into their seats, Lena purposely chose a spot, indicating the seat next to
Sabrina. “Add two children’s chairs here so Frankie and Jennie can sit together.
Aware of her reluctance to sit with Larry, Sabrina nodded in agreement.
When Kira came downstairs, Jennie, engrossed in conversation with Frankie, had already
taken a seat next to Sabrina.
As Kira approached the table, a hint of displeasure crossed her face.
While taking a seat beside Wanda, she said, “Jennie, come sit over here!”
Jennie raised her head and pursed her lips, displaying a hint of defiance. “Grandma, I want
to sit here.”
Before Sabrina could say anything, Lena said, “Kira, let Jennie stay here with Frankie.”
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmShe used her child as a pretext to support Sabrina.
Kira wanted to say more, but Wanda grabbed her wrist and said sternly, “Don’t make a
fuss.”
Kira shot a cold glance at Sabrina, held back her words, and remained silent.
During dinner, Larry took the initiative to serve food to Lena, but she avoided making eye
contact with him and refrained from touching the food he offered.
Following their meal, the Blakely family convened in the Living room, where they played a
game of cards.
Sabrina chose not to join them, opting to play airplane chess with Jennie at a separate
table.
Soon, Frankie came over to play with Jennie. The two then dashed off to the yard,
engrossed in their playful activities.
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