1. Kneel to Apologize

“Louis and Emily haven’t called yet?” Frank asked quietly.

Kara turned to the pantry door. Seeing the CEO smile sadly, her eyebrows lowered even more. “Not yet. Looks like they’re mad at me.”

Frank nodded. As he stepped in, he checked Kara’s lunch. The salad was still intact. “Want to eat with me? I’ve finished negotiating with

the client.”

Kara shook her head wearily. Seeing that lackluster gesture, Frank’s

heart became even sadder.

“Kara….” He placed his hand on her shoulder. “I’m so sorry I dragged you into this. Kids shouldn’t be mad at you.”

Kara fell silent. She couldn’t lie if her heart wasn’t healed by those

words.

Frank’s tongue was getting numb. He could not bear the guilt any longer. “Kara, I promise, I will fix this. I will apologize to your mother and the children, explaining that they shouldn’t be angry with y

Kara still didn’t answer. Her head remained bowed with furrow

eyebrows.

Frank pulled a chair and sat next to her. Gently, he lifted her c their eyes met. “I mean it, Kara. I’ll explain that this isn’t your

“Are you okay if the twins hate you?”

Frank’s eyes suddenly dimmed. “About that…. I don’t know eithe They seemed very disappointed in me. I don’t know how I can get their attention again.”

Frank pursed his lips, silencing the sadness that rebelled to escape.

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“You should have listened to my words, Frank. If only you didn’t

desperately defend me, the problem wouldn’t be this complicated,” Kara sighed softly.

Forcing a smile, Frank blinked softly. “Don’t think so, Kara. Let’s

consider that this problem exists to give me a chance. Once I manage to overcome it, we can finally be together.”

Kara snorted faintly. “You always say that.”

say nice things. That way, the universe will know how much we want it.”

universe will support you? Kara raised an eyebrow.

laughed slightly. “Yes, but your support still means the most to me. Therefore, do you want to accompany me this afternoon to meet your

heavy. “I think my mom is

court us.

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imagine that. It seems like facing your mother will be more

“We will

cover up his nervousness, Frank kissed Kara’s hand. In his heart, he was grateful. At least, there was one

went straight to the apartment. There was absolutely no smile on their faces. Both of them were too focused on

they arrived at

hard, taking a deep

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door was knocked, Susan appeared with a dim look. Frank had never

With an awkward movement, he showed the package in his hand. “I bring dinner for you

her breath. Her eyes secretly

come in. There are serious things

said firmly. Her eyes were still pointed at Frank.

getting a response from Kara, Susan glanced at her. “Come

were still. It wasn’t

go home without success. “Mom, Young Master Harper

hurriedly nodded. “That’s right, Madam. Please let me

not change at all. With pursed lips, she studied the two people in front

come in?” She pulled the door a little wider quirked an eyebrow.

breathing grew heavier, but he could still nod. “Yes,

Kara, wait outside.”

be separated. However, Susan’s hand moved, inviting the CEO to pass the door. Like

“Thank you, Madam.”

the

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want to

not move. Breathing alone felt wrong. “I… would like to explain about the incident four years ago.”

lifted her chin. “Explain what? Isn’t it obvious that

After a long, soft sigh,

atone for

longer dared to look at the teary eyes. “I

Susan moved and grabbed him by the collar. If only the room was soundproof, she would have

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