Evelyn finished speaking, her gaze drifting over to the pastry in Sophia's hands. "Sophia, you really shouldn't have splurged. We got so many of these during Christmas, they're just sitting in the kitchen collecting dust. Grandpa says he feels sick just looking at pastries now."
Sophia's pretty face turned pale with anger. "Then just throw them away!"
"Don't be mad, Sophia. I just didn't want you to waste your money, that's all. Don't take it the wrong way!"
Just as Sophia was about to respond, Evelyn's expression suddenly changed to one of delight as she saw a car pull up. With extra warmth in her voice, she exclaimed, "Estelle, you're here!"
Sophia rolled her eyes, turning to see Estelle stepping out of the car and waiting.
Catching sight of Sophia, Estelle greeted Evelyn before approaching. "I thought you wouldn't be back until after Easter."
Sophia smiled. "Missed you, so I came back early."
"You got treats from The Sugar Fix?" Estelle mentioned. "Perfect timing. Grandpa was just mentioning it the other day."
"Really?" Sophia glanced at Evelyn. "Evelyn was saying that Grandpa threw out all the pastries here, telling me not to bother buying more since he wouldn't eat them!"
Evelyn's face turned sour, quickly trying to explain to Estelle, "What I meant was that we already have a lot of pastries at home, and I didn't want Sophia to spend unnecessarily."
Estelle's gaze lingered on Evelyn's flustered look, offering a faint smile. "We might have a lot of pastries, but I'm sure Grandpa would love to try what Sophia brought."
She then took Sophia's hand. "Cold, isn't it? Let's go inside."
"Sure!" Sophia's mood lightened, and she followed Estelle inside, hand in hand.
Evelyn stood there, her expression darkening.
Inside, Grandpa Quintin was thrilled to see Sophia, immediately indulging in two pieces of The Sugar Fix's treats. "This flavor, it’s just irresistible!"
Sophia giggled. "Missed me, Grandpa?"
"Miss you? When you don't even miss me, why should I bother?" Grandpa Quintin huffed.
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