1. Getting Close

“What are you doing here?” Frank asked softly.

Kara’s lips pursed. After returning her gaze towards the garden, she asked back, “Are the twins asleep?”

“Yes.” Silently, Frank took the seat next to her. “Emily didn’t want to

come out of her brother’s room earlier. She wanted to hear me read a

book to Louis too even though I had finished a book of fairy tales in

her room.”

Kara glanced thinly. “Now they sleep together?”

“No. I moved Emily after she fell asleep.”

Kara jerked an eyebrow. Hugging herself, she grumbled, “You must be happy. You’ve succeeded in snatching my children’s attention.”

The curve of Frank’s lips widened. It was the first time he saw Kara’s childish side like that. “You think I manage to grab their attention?”

Kara took a deep breath. “Isn’t it clear? They’re not even looking for

me anymore.”

While Frank smiled, Kara continued to express her worries. “And I think you must be proud too. You’ve proven that money is powerful. You can give them nice clothes, expensive toys, everything they want, things I can’t afford. You must be very satisfied.”

In the silence, Frank watched Kara’s face. There was no envy behind the frown, only sadness and disappointment.

“You know what? I learned a lot today. Turns out, being a parent is really hard.”

Kara spontaneously rolled her eyes. She felt that the CEO was making

+25 BONUS

“Because of that, I admire you. You are able to raise your children very well just by yourself.”

glanced suspiciously. However, finding sincerity on Frank’s face, her eyes began to fill with tears. “I’m not

You have to give them food, clothes, entertainment, education… and you do

Kara’s mouth. She tried to look away,

given them over the years with what you’ve

that can match a mother’s love.

hung for a moment. Kara understood the meaning of the emphasis at the end of that statement.

that he believed.

isn’t only about numbers. Children never worry about their clothes or toys. That’s because they are comfortable. You are the one who makes them.

in her chest became even more intense. Not wanting to get carried away, she snorted quickly. “You praise me as high

Frank patted the hand in

truth. Yes, the

vut பார்

always accompanied them.”

+25 BONUS

she swallowed hard. They’re not your children. You don’t need to

mother, so they should be fine. They’re smart and so mature for their age. You

finally looked down and bit her lip. Her heart felt light at the confession, but she didn’t want to fly.

is the secret that you can be that great, Kara? I need to learn from you. I

laughing. Glancing over, she whispered,” That’s a

“So, what are your tricks for raising your children?”

smile returned. Her gaze was now much shadier. “There are no tricks. I just

“Not all parents. Some people want their children to be the best version of their own standard. Instead of thinking about

she pursed her lips. “By the way, I haven’t had time to thank you yet.”

furrowed.

and the twins from Rolland. You

health. You also offered us your house for shelter.”

+25 BONUS

at her boss seriously. “Thank you for

a moment. His eyebrows rose, just as the corners of his lips. After one

you could mean so much.” He took the secretary’s hand and gave it a sweet kiss. “Thank you,

up with a snort. “Stop it, Frank. Your

I would do anything

hand from his grasp. “Your joke

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255