1. Just Be Honest

Jeremy rushed to carry out the order. He was relieved that the critical period had passed.

“Miss Martin….”

Jeremy stopped his words. There were many ears around. He couldn’t possibly warn Kara.

“Mr. Harper is calling you,” he said with great emphasis. He hoped that Kara could catch the code sent through his eyes and tone of

voice.

However, Kara didn’t get that signal. She was really tired. She didn’t sleep last night, and now, she had to face the boss.

“Okay.” Kara sighed heavily. With lazy steps, she entered the CEO’s

room.

“What’s wrong, Sir?”

Frank’s body stiffened. He squeezed his cold palms under the table. ” Why are you here? Aren’t you supposed to be on guard at the hospital?”

“I didn’t apply for leave,” Kara said briefly, emphasizing that she was not a special employee.

“Then, what about your family? Is there anyone looking after him?”

Kara’s jaw tightened. Susan was allowed to take her time off until Louis got better. Therefore, she did not need to be on guard.

“That’s none of your business, Sir.”

Frank suddenly had tightness in his chest. The image of Louis

haunted his mind.

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that why Kara forbade me from getting wolved? Sh

meeting our children?’

ira…..” Frank’s voice was so dry. His positrembled to gather the rds. Part of his heart wasn’t ready toofabottlest truth.

hat are you hiding from me? Why do youfbarbitoneel from meeting ir family?”

a turned still. She had expected the first question butthat the ond.

u promised not to interfere, Sir. So, stop asking sachhuntinpportant ngs. Now that there is nothing more to discuss, lettrnecgeetbaack to rk.”

a turned back to the door. Unexpectedly, before she couldbreeath the door handle, Frank Harper hugged her from behind..

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arms around

are at the office. I don’t want to cause any misisunderstandings.”

to let go. “This is not a

love you and I just want to be with you, Kara. I caabbe a good husband for you,

clubdieren.”

her nightmare was almost coming titrere below could Frank

mossense, Sir. You will marry Isabela soon, remember? You have promised, dkkara grimaced.

so hypocritical?” Frank

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with me? Four

lips

finally loowwed elecrealized that he had pushed Kara too

not the right time.

still not used to receiving rejection. Please… just ignore

Frank kalaprewwould give in so easily. However, after a blink, she raised

hope you always remember. A man must be able promises. Otherwise, like

unreliable.”

had two meanings. First, he must not cancel the marriage. Second, he had to ignore Kara’s life. If he broke it,

go of Kara. He

the secretary left the room, he

Jeremy whispered as he greeted Kara at the door. His hand pointed

shaky to

pantry.

as

briefly. “No, Sir, but her eyes are

like a marathon runner who failed to

silent for a moment before nodding. “Only partially. But, I think, your decision is quite wise,

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