1. In Frank’s Arms

“Good evening, Mrs. Kara Martin? I’m Cathy from the Savior Scholarship Organizers. I hope you don’t mind that I contact you at this time. I’ve been trying to reach you since this afternoon.”

Kara quickly checked the notification panel. There were 12 missed calls.

“I’m truly sorry. I’m a bit busy today,” she answered awkwardly. Her brain started to wonder whether it was the right time to turn down the scholarship or not. She could not let Louis and Emily to be anywhere near Frank, let alone Rowan Harper.

“Once again, we congratulate your children for their scholarship. achievement. Now, we look forward to your cooperation to complete some of the documents.”

Kara didn’t fully pay attention to the documents she had to prepare. She was too busy compiling logical reasons to convey. However, as she was about to interrupt, the caller had already changed the topic.

“For the inaugural event this Saturday, the founder of Savior Group invites the three of you to attend. We will provide special sessions for Louis and Emily to share their enthusiasm with other children.”

Kara’s eyes widened. Her lips twitched. She could not imagine Rowan’s reaction when he found out that Louis and Emily were her children. That couldn’t happen.

Unfortunately, as Kara was about to refuse, Frank came in hastily. She had no other choice but to agree with Cathy and end the call.

“Kara, come here quickly!” Frank ordered while cornering the clothes

in the wardrobe to one side.

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Seeing his anxiety, Kara furrowed her eyebrows. “What?”

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Suddenly, Frank pulled her to walk faster. “My grandfather is coming. He has already entered the main gate. I don’t want to argue with him. We’d better hide.”

Kara’s heart started beating fast. Her eyes widened too. “Hide where?”

Unexpectedly, Frank pulled her into the wardrobe.

“Is this a secret door?” Kara whispered as she watched the small, dark room. The width was just enough for them to move a little.

to their original position. He didn’t have time to answer. After the clothes were back in order, he

perfectly. A small, dim light appeared, highlighting their positions facing each other and only a few

Kara

Turn off

order. She turned off her phone then put it in the bag hanging on her shoulder. Not long after that, noises started coming from outside.

“Frank Harper!”

Rowan’s voice. He

rubbed her back, trying to calm her down. However, Kara brushed his

girl whispered with

Frank spoke with mouth gesture.

E-

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voice brought Kara back upright, “quickly search this place! I’m sure my grandson is hiding somewhere. There must

However, the man seemed relaxed. She could not help but tug at his shirt. “Psst…

ear to

we have to hide

took them at least 30 minutes to

if we run out of oxygen?”

Who would have

caught hiding? Problems can get worse. Why don’t we just

the office, but at my

expression turned horrified. “He can

and nodded, anxious wrinkles were etched on Kara’s forehead.

will happen to the twins if I die now? They are still too young.’

not to make any sound. Frank just stood silently in front of her.

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to stand for a long time when she worked as sales promotion girl. However, within such a narrow space, the pressure

tired?” Frank whispered, raising an eyebrow.

The answer was clearly written on

Frank grabbed her waist. “Lean on

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