1. Does It Hurt?

“How does it feel to be rejected by your own daughter? Does it hurt?” Susan’s voice was soft. However, her words stuck straight into

Frank’s inner wounds.

“So much, but I know what I feel is not comparable to what they have felt all this time. I know,” Frank nodded with a twitching chin.

Seeing how pathetic the CEO looked, Susan smiled wryly. Without a word, she stepped in and sat in one of the chairs near the table.

“It’s good that you know. The suffering they experience will never be comparable to your suffering. How could it be?”

Susan looked up, scanning the luxurious interior of the room. “You live in such a nice place, while we have to rent a shabby apartment. Only here Louis and Emily can have their own room, thanks to your generosity.”

Smiling sadly, Susan shifted her gaze towards the shelves filled with? displays. “They don’t even have nice toys like other kids. So far, they have only played with cheap goods and books. Only here they cal enjoy the little luxuries.”

After a few seconds, Susan’s eyes fixated on the grapes beaut presented in the middle of the table. The curve of her lips became more wrinkled.

“They even have to wait several months to be able to eat at a restaurant, unlike you who can always get whatever dishes you want.

Raising an eyebrow, Susan turned back to the CEO.

“And what’s most striking, you live surrounded by lots of people, whereas Louis and Emily only have Kara and me. They have been

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they are afraid that their mother will be sad.”

forward and whispered, “You know what? Having a father who doesn’t want to acknowledge his children is

anything. His destiny was to just accept the

my sins?” he asked hoarsely, almost inaudible.

are you asking me? I wasn’t the one who told you to

Susan’s gaze, he muttered, “You are the closest person to Kara and the children. I think you know the right way

makes you think I would tell you? You are the one who has created the suffering of my

Frank brought his gaze down. “I just want to keep as until I find

suddenly turned down. She didn’t the man to give such an honest response.

makes you like my daughter?”

look. “I also don’t know. Suddenly, my heart and mind were full with

Frank’s gaze began

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in protecting her. I also like the feeling of satisfaction every time I succeed in giving my best. And if I fail to

started to curve. “Your daughter has a very beautiful smile and heart, Madam. Every time she’s sad, I feel restless and

from Finnic’s answer.

“Does love ever look at weaknesses and strengths? For me, love is a side of human beings that cannot be touched by logic. It can only accept and reject,

air again. Frank was busy assessing his answer, while Susan was busy

Louis and Emily have been suffering

was shattered. He raised an eyebrow, whis What do you mean?”

raised the corners of lips. “You should know, Frank. Louis and Emily’s life is much sim than

deeply. “What

they always have Kara’s love, but you don’t. They’re

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and I think… that

blink, digesting the meaning. Did Susan give him any hint, guidance, or

toddler entered his room. Running without moving his

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