On the other side, Sophia glanced subconsciously at Nathan, who was playing with the Fletchers children at the sandpit outside of the door. Her heart ached for him.
In the end, Old Master Fletcher turned to the page with Stanley on it. He started the introduction with key points, “This is Stan, and he is even more capable. He has a keen eyesight; he never missed when he used to shoot birds with a slingshot when he was still a child. He used to be a sniper in the military.
In fact, he is able to lock onto a target within 3 seconds before killing the target in one shot! He has the best marksmanship amongst all my great-grandchildren. He is not only proficient in all kinds of firearms; he is even skilled at using the bow and arrow. Look at this picture; isn’t he cool? Tsk-tsk. It’s not an exaggeration to say that Stan has a perfect score in hitting his targets.
It’s a pity that he doesn’t like being in the army. He left the military together with his uncle to join so-called Esports. He isn’t interested in shooting a real gun in real life, but he enjoys shooting in a game. He plays ‘Counter-Strike’ and something called ‘Crossfire’. Isn’t that shooting with a gun?! Recently, he even participated in an Esports World Championship.
Sophia remained silent while listening to Old Man Fletcher praising Stanley. After he was done with the high praises, she turned the photo album to a page with Michael on it. “Old Master Fletcher, tell me stories about Taylor.”
Old Man Fletcher was even more talkative at the mention of Michael. He started going on about Michael in an eager manner, as if he was reiterating tales from the revolutionary period.
On Sunday night, Hale came over to pick Sophia and Nathan up. Old Man Fletcher seemed reluctant to let them go. “Sophie, drop by whenever you are free!”
Sophia nodded. “Of course.”
I will always drop by as long as Old Man Fletcher doesn’t toss me to Stanley.
While staring after Sophia and Nathan as they left, Old Man Fletcher mumbled to himself, “Is it true that the girl isn’t a Mitchell….”
Michael had not returned by the time they both arrived home. Sophia started going through the drawers once she arrived home. It’s not in the bedroom, nor is it in the study. I’m not sure where it is.
“What are you looking for?” Nathan stood behind her while staring at her sweating from the exertion of searching for an unknown object.
Sophia answered him, “Kids like you won’t understand.”
“Hmph!” Nathan snorted coldly.
I understand more than anyone else. Sophia is looking for the tempting picture of my dad in military attire. I shall not tell her where it is!
Michael arrived home at 9.00PM. By the time he got home, Sophia had already showered and tucked herself under the quilt while waiting for him to sleep with her.
After making love, Michael noticed that Sophia seemed hesitant to tell him something. She looked as if she had something important to tell him, but she was too afraid to do so.
“Chica, what is it?”
Sophia’s head emerged from underneath the quilt while she stared at him earnestly. However, she immediately used the blanket to cover her face once Michael asked her that.
“Nothing. Nothing is going on.”
This is so embarrassing. I want to see him in military attire. However, how could I possibly voice my thoughts so openly?
Michael chuckled while putting his pants on. He left the room, and when he returned after a while, he had something in his hands.
Sophia peeked out of the blanket, and she saw Michael entering the room with a large dictionary in his hands. “Dear, what is that?”
Michael sat on the bed before getting underneath the blanket. He turned on the bedside lamp while explaining, “This is my personal photo album.”
Personal photo album! It’s the sequel to that photo album!
Sophia’s eyes lit up, and she sat up immediately. She scooted over to Michael to look at the photo album.
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