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

chair to the side. “What’s wrong, Kids? It seems you come here

lunch.”

into Frank’s lap, followed by his younger sister. “En and I want to talk

them?” Kara interrupted,

towards the door.

eyes

coincidence. Let’s discuss

issue,”

issue?” Kara laughed excitedly. After sitting in the

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“Philip plans to propose to Auntie as soon as possible, but he

their eyes. They exchanged glances before. sighing

a very good plan. Why would he hesitate?”

Auntie is still sad, Daddy. Philip is afraid of being rejected,”

determined to help him. Lately, we’ve been seeing Auntie more often. We’ve asked her to joke

not enough to make her cheerful again,”

her head slightly. Her gesture was like that

observations, Philip has also tried his best to comfort Auntie. Mommy, Grandma

want to lose, Louis narrowed his eyes and grabbed his chin. “But none of us have succeeded. Auntie’s laughter is fake. is still pretending to be fine, even

only person who hasn’t tried is Daddy. So, would Daddy be willing to

eyes flickered to glance at Kara and the twins.

good idea, Kids. You know I don’t get

her.”

her brother. You can definitely make Auntie feel better, just like how Louis

a flat expression, Frank shifted his gaze. “What do you usuall

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was clearly

comforting words. while rubbing her face.

method too. Who knows, Auntie’s sadness will be relieved.” Emily tilted her

Daddy. She is now far from her

Kara nodded gracefully. “Yes,

by his mother. Now, he had to take care of his little sister?

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

fact, I can’t wait to be the ring bearer.

sniffed. Their tears seemed like they were

let out a long sigh. “Okay,

twins’ eyes lit up again. Their hands were clenc upwards, almost punching their father’s chin.

be cheerful again!”

Auntie will

little celebration, the twins

You

He can be a

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