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.

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

later, a board appeared behind Kara’s back, covering the wardrobe perfectly. A small, dim light appeared, highlighting their

hide here?” Kara asked

off your phone.”

were still wide, Kara carried out the order. She turned off her phone then put it in the

“Frank Harper!”

Rowan’s voice. He sounded very

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

the girl whispered with a fierce look.

spoke with mouth

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upright, “quickly search this place! I’m sure my grandson is hiding somewhere. There

with a worried expression. However, the man seemed

ear to

do we have to

pressed his cheek against Kara’s temple. “Until my grandfather left. It took them at least 30 minutes to search the entire

What if we run out of

for myself. Who would have thought that I could take

get worse. Why

for a moment then shook his head. “My grandfather can’t do much when he’s at the office, but at my house… he can do everything. There aren’t many eyes or ears to watch. He wouldn’t just tell

turned horrified. “He

straightened and nodded, anxious wrinkles were

if I

Kara was determined not to make any sound. Frank just stood silently in

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only 25 minutes had passed, Kara’s legs started to stiffen. Her knees occasionally bend. She was able to stand for a long time when she worked as sales promotion girl. However, within

Frank whispered, raising an

puffed out her cheeks. The answer was clearly written on her two

grabbed her waist. “Lean on me. You

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