All the past events in this yard were filled with happiness and joy. But now, when recalling those memories, happiness and joy have turned into heavy sorrow.
For a moment, Isabel herself didn't know how to answer Mrs. Smith's question.
Her look gradually turned pale.
Evelyn Osbert had prepared the mango sago dessert on purpose to let Isabel know that once upon a time in this house, her word was law, but now that is no longer the case. She has forbidden mangoes in the house, but Evelyn insists on using them for dessert. Now Isabel can't answer Grandma's question, so Evelyn pretends to carelessly slip the answer!
So Evelyn pursed her lips, smiled, and said softly in what seemed like a normal conversation: "Grandma, you might not know, but apparently Sister Isabel didn't allow mangoes at home because a certain man didn't like them, and she seemed to like that man a lot.."