While the entire Dunn family was indulged in the happy and harmonious ambiance, Sheldon had packed his luggage and was ready to depart for Australia. 4
He was in a very passive position this time. His father had explicitly told him to lie low before the dust settled, so he could only do so upon his command.
Before leaving, he called Jaime and said, "Jaime, come to my study with your sister."
Jaime hurriedly said, "Okay, Dad. We'll come over right now."
After saying that, he ended the call and said, "Hey, Sophie, Dad wants to see us in his study."
Sophie huffed agitatedly, "You go by yourself. I don't want to see him!"
Sophie was still having a hard time accepting the fact that her father had cheated on her mother and had an illegitimate daughter who was only a year younger than her, so she was very reluctant to see Sheldon right now. 5
Jaime persuaded in a helpless tone, "Sophie, as their children, we should not interfere with our parents’ business so much. Besides, are you really going to cut ties with Dad because of the mistake he committed more than two decades ago?"
Sophie said seriously, "I'm not cutting ties with him. I just don’t want to see him right now, that's all. You can go see him yourself."
Jaime asked awkwardly, "Then, if Dad asks about you, what should I say?"
Without hesitation, Sophie said, "Just tell him directly that I don't want to see him yet."
Seeing the seriousness of Sophie’s expression, Jaime sighed dejectedly. "Alright, then."
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