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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the arms around her.

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

reluctant to let go. “This is

Kara. I caabbe a good husband for you, as well as a good father

clubdieren.”

nightmare was almost coming titrere below could Frank possibly mention the children?

will marry Isabela soon, remember? You

hypocritical?”

eyes met, silence reigned in

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just be a breast with me? Four years ago, you gave

wanted to a slokhlaq question. However, his lips were stiff. Moreover, Kara’s face was sopalale and

Frank finally loowwed elecrealized that he had pushed Kara too

not the right

i’m still not used to receiving rejection. Please… just ignore

believe that Frank kalaprewwould give in so easily. However, after a

always remember. A man must be able promises. Otherwise, like a soldier without a sword, he

unreliable.”

he had to ignore Kara’s life. If he broke it, Kara wouldn’t listen to what he

go of Kara. He felt empty,

the room, he

as he greeted Kara at the door. His hand

nodded without saying thanks. Her vocal cords were still too shaky to use. After taking the box, she

pantry.

cry?” Frank asked as Jeremy entered the

shook his head briefly. “No, Sir, but her eyes are a little teary.”

and sat down in his chair. He was like a marathon runner who failed to reach the finish line.

partially. But, I think, your decision is quite wise, Sir.

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