Barlow chuckled, gently pulled her hand away, and coaxed, "Of course not.
Let's team up and crush him, shall we?" Karina rolled her eyes theatrically and said nothing more.
Just then, Shari chimed in, "Um, can I join you?" ALL three turned to look at her, and Karina asked, "Shari, do you know how to play this game?" Shari nodded.
"I'm pretty decent at it." "Perfect, you team up with Kyson," Karina suggested.
"Alright." With that, Shari took out her phone, settled next to Kyson, discussed the gbriefly with him, and then they Launched into a four-player battle.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtMeanwhile, Maggie carefully fed Sanford bite-sized pieces of fruit.
He sat in his wheelchair, engrossed in a chess match with Brendan.
As Maggie's eyes drifted, she noticed Shari joining the gwith Kyson and others, causing her to blink in mild surprise.
Lately, she had observed Shari closely, finding nothing amiss about her.
Her speech and actions were consistently polite.
Maggie wondered if she misjudged Shari.
Perhaps Shari's comment from the other day was simply a moment of honesty, lacking any deeper intent? "Sanford, did you just letwin again?" Brendan asked.
He had just declared checkmate, securing his victory.
"No way," Sanford replied, chuckling.
"It's obvious you're the better player.
Brendan's laughter was full and rich.
"Don't try flattering me.
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmI am good at spotting these little tricks." "Well, should I cclean, or should I keep quiet?" Brendan's laughter echoed with genuine warmth.
"Sanford, you're such a lovely young man.
Our family will always remember the way you looked out for Rosalynn and Brian." "Oh, don't mention it," Sanford said.
At that moment, Frankie walked over, fresh from the bathroom.
"So, who won?" he asked, glancing between them with interest.