Chapter 19. Troublemaker

After a brief silence, Frank caught the sound of footsteps. "You're back? Why so fast?"

He turned around with a smile. But a second later, his face turned cold.

"Hi," Sophia approached with awkward movements. "Where are the others?"

Frank's jaw shifted slightly, making an unfriendly impression. He was starting to get sick of that question, even though he had only heard it twice from Sophia.

"What are you doing here?" he asked, sounded annoyed.

"I want to help." Sophia shrugged.

Frank snorted. "If you're just seeking for attention, you’re better not to."

Sophia smiled wryly. "Are you angry with me?"

Frank didn't answer. He returned his focus on the potato in his hand.

"I heard Kara has a fever. Is she better?"

Frank let out a light laugh. "Why ask something that's certain? She hasn't had time to rest yet. How could it be that she's getting better?"

"Sorry. I actually wanted to help Kara earlier, but Gran