S21 22. Naughty Karal

Kara swallowed hard. Before Frank’s suspicions could grow, she let out a laugh. “Oh, about that…. I just feel sorry for Mom. Her garden was attacked by a rat. The plants all died.”

Frank gasped. “All plants? Including the gifts from the children and us?”

Seeing Kara’s nod, Frank’s expression became a little dimmer. “Too bad. The flower only blooms once, and its time is coming soon. Louis and Emily will definitely cry if they find out.”

“They won’t know. I’ve ordered a new one. Tomorrow, the plant will come with the others. We ordered a truck.”

Frank smiled at Kara’s small laugh. Lowering his gaze, he continued to brush her hair.

“Why didn’t you tell me that the plants were affected by a rat? Mom was still gardening happily yesterday. If only we had known sooner, we could have called an expert to handle the problem.”

The curve of Kara’s lips suddenly shrank. Before Frank found it, s faked a smile again. “You know Mom. She doesn’t like bothering other people.”

“We’re not other people, Kara. We are her family. Mom has to learn to rely on us.”

Kara fell silent. Then, with teary eyes, she looked up at her husband. ”

Frank….”

Frank moved his stomach forward, letting his wife lean against it. What?” he whispered softly.

Kara smiled faintly. Stroking the hand perched on her shoulder, she

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said, “I’m so lucky. My husband is the best man in the world.”

Frank leaned down, giving Kara a kiss on the forehead. “A perfect wife must have the best husband.”

The curve of Kara’s lips turned sour. Guilt weighed on her heart. “I’m not perfect, Frank.”

“I never see your flaws.” Frank pursed his lips in protest.

“That’s because we are newlyweds. In five years or ten years, your thinking will definitely change. You can judge me more objectively after your love for me fades.”

Frank shook his head quickly. “I plan to love you for the rest of my life, Kara Harper. Five or ten years are too short to consider you perfect. I want forever.”

words were too beautiful. She was afraid of ruining it, even with a sigh.

“You do too, right?

air. “You are very confident.

without realizing it.” Frank smiled.

“When?”

the hand on Kara’s shoulder slid down, slipping under her nightgown.

spontaneously bit her lip. “Frank?” she whispered with flushed cheeks.

The kids are asleep. We are free now.” Frank put the hairbrush down so he could use both

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head. Leaning on her husband’s arm, she closed her eyes. Frank’s heart tingled when he saw

the mirror.

way, have you decided what gift you’re going to

eyes. “You remember Mom’s birthday?”

You guys don’t plan

Jeremy and his mother for feast. Is that possible?”

problem with Jeremy, but I’m a little doubtful about Vivian Bell. Let me think about it carefully later, about how to bring them together with my mother

“Thanks, Frank.”

Now, what we need to discuss

blinking turned slow. While observing her husband’s

the mirror, she thought

Mom a

mementos.”

pest attack won’t wipe them out

smiled faintly. “Yes. Do you

“Yeah, that would be fun. We can ask Mom to

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Whoever touches Mom’s heart the most

will think more

sighed in amusement.

started tickling Kara’s ears with his breaths. “Now, how about we prepare an additional gift for Mom?”

gift?” Kara glanced to the side while

I say

no longer touched the floor. Frank had picked her up and carried

give your mother another

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