S21 72. It’s Okay to be Sad

“Do I look like a weak man now?” Frank sighed.

“No,” Kara shook her head quickly. “Feeling sad doesn’t make someone weak. I’m actually proud of you.”

After regaining distance, Kara cupped his cheeks. “You have done a lot for your mother. You have also given your best to her. And after all your struggles and sacrifices, you can still be wise enough to accept the results even though they are bitter. You are extraordinary.”

Frank pursed his lips. His eyes filled with tears looking at his wife’s sincerity.

“I’m sorry I couldn’t give you good mother-in-law.”

Kara took a deep breath and shook her head firmly. “It’s not your fault, Frank, and it doesn’t matter to me.”

“But I feel sorry for you, and the kids too. You can’t keep good memories of my mother. Sorry.”

Kara smiled wryly. She realized that her words would not succeed making Frank let go of his burden.

“Is there anything I can do for you? Something that will make you f

calmer?”

Frank shook his head faintly. His eyes then closed under the shado

of his head.

Feeling pity, Kara lifted his face again and gave him a short kiss.

“Just take it slow, hmm? Your heart and mind may be too confused right now. But, as time goes by, you will definitely be able to

overcome it.”

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Frank sighed heavily. While hugging Kara again, he muttered, “Thank you for always being by my side.”

“If we switched positions, you would also do the same as me, right?”

Frank nodded. He whispered, “Please give me time. Once my mind calms, things will definitely get better again.”

“Yes, for sure.”

***

A week has passed, Frank felt much better. However, Barbara remained mostly silent. She only talked when someone asked, and smiled when someone was worried about her. She even left the room.

just to eat.

“Good afternoon, Daddy. Is your work finished?” Louis asked as he entered Frank’s study with a serious expression. Behind him, Emily

with the same

to the side. “What’s wrong, Kids? It

lunch.”

by his younger sister. “En and I want to talk about Philip and

Kara interrupted,

towards the door.

eyes widened.

a coincidence.

important issue,” Emily

laughed excitedly. After sitting in the opposite chair, she asked, “What

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eyebrows knitted together again. “Philip plans to propose to Auntie as soon as possible, but he is

Kara widened their eyes. They exchanged glances before. sighing

a very good plan.

is afraid of being rejected,” Emily

been seeing Auntie more often. We’ve asked her to joke and laugh.

enough to make her cheerful again,” Louis shook

head slightly. Her

also tried his best to

“But none of us have

So,

glance at Kara and the twins. T task sounded

is a good idea, Kids. You know

her.”

You can definitely make Auntie feel better, just

Frank shifted his gaze. “What

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was

chest with his thumb. “I give Emily comforting words. while rubbing her face. Then, if she doesn’t stop crying, I will hug her tightly and pat her

Who knows, Auntie’s sadness will be relieved.” Emily tilted her head. Her gaze

Daddy. She is now far from her parents. She

moved his eyes at her, Kara nodded gracefully. “Yes, I think

to overcome the complexity of his thoughts caused by his mother.

Auntie can’t go back to work if she keeps locking herself

I can’t wait to be the ring bearer.

tears seemed like they

a long sigh. “Okay, I will try to ta your aunt.”

eyes lit up again. Their hands were

be

will get married soon!”

the little celebration, the

You are the best!”

be a

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