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

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

eyes began to fill with tears.

great. Supporting two children isn’t easy. You have to give them food, clothes, entertainment, education… and you do all

Kara’s mouth. She tried to look away, but failed.

compare what I’ve given them over

that can match a mother’s love. You have

moment. Kara understood the meaning of the emphasis at the end of that statement. Frank wanted her to believe

that he believed.

about their clothes or toys. That’s because they are comfortable. You are the one who makes them.

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

not.” Frank patted the hand

Yes, the things I gave were

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always accompanied them.”

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While looking away, she swallowed hard. They’re not your children. You

They’re smart and

confession, but she

need to learn from you. I also want

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

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

shadier. “There are no tricks.

“Not all parents. Some people want their children to be the best version of

in that look. Feeling guilty, she pursed her lips. “By the way, I haven’t had time to thank

furrowed. “What for?”

saved me and the twins from Rolland. You

You also offered us your house for shelter.”

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seriously. “Thank

as the corners of his

gave it a sweet kiss. “Thank you, Kara. I would never have felt this

with a snort. “Stop

do anything for

pulled her hand from his grasp. “Your joke isn’t funny.”

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