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Miya recalled what Jodie had suggested to her. I should show her i'm not just a meek little lamb, or I will just get bullied. I have to put up with Xenon and his grandparents just because Xenon is paying for mum's treatment, but I don't have to put up with her!

"Don't you threaten me with my mother!" Miya suddenly picked up a knife on the table and
pointed it at Sophia. "If you ever hurt my mother, as long as l live, I will slice your facę and take revenge!"

Frightened, Sophia staggered and stared at Miya open-mouthed. She was born with a silver spoon in her mouth and had been brought up spoiled by her brother and father. No one ever dared to say no to her. Miya was the first person that ever challenged her. Just as she was to shout back at Miya, she noticed Xenon had just arrived, standing at the door. Immediately, she changed her attitude again and spoke gently, "It takes patience and love to cook, especiąlly for someone we love. It's ok that you don't know how to cook.I can show you, but please don't wave the knife about, it's scary."

What?! She's such a chameleon! Miya thought and turned around to see Xenon watching quietly. Their eyes met, yet Xenon appeared as distant as usual. He was walking towards her. Miya put the knife back on the table. Like a frightened little puppy, Sophia hurried to Xenon and hugged him. "Oh, Xenon. She's a crazy one. Did you see her with the knife just then?"

Xenon took at Sophia's arm with disdain, and reluctantly, Sophia retreated hèr arm and moved a step away from Xenon.

"What were you doing with the knife?" Xenon asked Miya indifferently. Before Miya answered, Sophia said hurriedly, "Ben and Sue invited me here, and she has been trying to kick me out." Sophia pointed at Miya accusingly, "If I knew she would be here as well, I would not have come.

"When has the proud Miss Sophia Moore become so soft? Xenon said coldly.
Sophia was stunned at first, then she smiled and said, "Well, it's for love. I'm happy to give up my pride for love, for you."


"Don't do anything for me. It won't be appreciated." Xenon said without taking a look at Sophia. "This is my home. I'm going to decide who is welcome and who is not."

"'Xenon, we shall at least show Miss Moore some respect. I mean, she's a guest invited by your grandparents, after all. I'm completely fine with her, but of course, it's up to you." Miya
responded cleverly.

Xenon was rather impressed by Miya's witty response and her guts. Well played, Miya. He
thought. Looking at the face that resembled Sol so much, Xenon couldn't help thinking about the little angel that saved him. I wonder if she is also as tough as Miya. Worried, Sue Uba went to the kitchen to check if the three were ok. The tension seemed to disappear as soon as they saw her coming.

Gently, Miya said to Xenon, "Xenon, I'd better leave Sophia alone. She thinks i can't cook, and I'n too clumsy to be of any help anyway."

Can't Miya cook? Ha-ha. She's very likely a much better chef than our master chef. Xenon
thought and smiled. She's a clever one. I will play along then. Xenon understood Miya's intention and nodded. He followed Miya out of the kitchen.
Sue watched them leave, then smiled at Sophia and left.
Left alone in the kitchen to do all the cooking, Sophia stomped her feet angrily and cursed quietly. Ahh! Bitch! Shit! I never had to cook for anyone!I hate Working in the kitchen!

Helplessly, she spent an hour or so busy cooking, but Xenon had not come in once to talk to her. Xenon was watching TV with a glass of wine. Miya didn't dare to be too close to him, so she sat down opposite him instead. She noticed the delicious snacks and drinks on the tea table, but she would not touch them, knowing that they were prepared for Sophia.

"Miya, you have my permission to be a little rebellious now and then, but never in this house. If you can't please my grandparents, you can at least put up with them and cause any trouble." Xenon said indifferently, his eyes fixed on the screen.

Miya pouted her lips. "But she was insulting me and, what's Worse, threatening me with my
mother.

"You can fight back as long as you don't displease my grandparents, or I can't help you," Xenon said plainly. He showed no affection, but somehow Miya found him supportive. She felt like she had been forlorn for so long that just a A tiny bit of support meant so much to her.
VWhen she used to visit Luke’s grandma and his father, they would bè mean to her and tried to persuade her to leave Luke. Luke had never ever been supportive but apologized afterward and asked her to be understanding and forgiving.
She put up with it for the sake that he once saved her life when she was little and for the time they had spent together. However, she realized that she had not felt loved for a long time.
Tears filled her eyes despite herself. "Thank you." She said gently and sincerely.

Xenon glanced at Miya and said coldly, "Alright. Just be clear that fighting back doesn't mean you can use a knife. Ii don't want anything bloody and messy."

Miya opened her mouth to speak but couldn't find a word. She simply nodded.
About ten minutes later, dinner was finally ready. The servants set the table and brought out seven dishes prepared by Sophia. Over dinner, Sue and Sophia talked about the time when Sophia and Xenon were little and how close they had always been. Every now and then, Jameson would make a comment, which seemed unintentional and harmless but was, in fact, a mocking statement against Miya.
Miya remained silent.