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.”

things. That way, the universe will know

you? Kara raised an

the most to me. Therefore, do you want to accompany me this afternoon

suddenly turned heavy. “I think my

court us.

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

shrugged briefly. “We will

nervousness, Frank kissed Kara’s hand. In his heart, he was grateful. At least, there was one person who was still by his side

There was absolutely no smile

asked when they arrived at the

hard, taking a

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was knocked, Susan appeared with a dim look. Frank

package

breath. Her eyes secretly studied her mother. She had never

serious things that we both have to

were still pointed at

from Kara, Susan glanced at her. “Come in.” Her tone dropped

lips trembled, but her feet were still.

couldn’t bear to let Frank go home without success. “Mom, Young Master

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

all. With pursed lips, she

to come in?” She pulled the

heavier, but he

wait outside.”

stared at each other, as i they didn’t want to be separated. However, Susan’s hand moved, inviting the CEO to pass the door. Like it or not,

“Thank you, Madam.”

the package on the table, Susan closed the door.

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to

still standing. He dare not move. Breathing alone felt wrong. “I… would

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

finish the sentence. After a long, soft sigh, she

your explanation is enough to atone for your sins? Do

dared to look at the teary eyes. “I left Kara that night.”

him by the collar. If only the room was soundproof, she would have

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