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

the same look.

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

lunch.”

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

with them?” Kara interrupted,

towards the door.

twins’ eyes

coincidence. Let’s discuss it!”

an important issue,” Emily added,

laughed excitedly. After sitting in the opposite chair,

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plans to propose to Auntie as soon as possible,

their eyes. They

very good plan. Why would he hesitate?”

is still sad, Daddy. Philip is afraid of being rejected,” Emily explained in her small

to help him. Lately, we’ve been seeing Auntie more often. We’ve

her cheerful again,” Louis

head slightly. Her gesture was

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

his chin. “But none of us

is Daddy. So, would Daddy be willing to talk with

eyes flickered to glance at Kara and the

don’t think this is a good idea, Kids. You know I don’t get along wit

her.”

make Auntie feel better, just like how Louis comforted me.”

flat expression, Frank shifted his gaze. “What do

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He was clearly not

her face. Then, if she doesn’t stop crying, I will hug her tightly and pat her

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

behavior. “Poor Auntie, Daddy. She is now far from her parents.

at her, Kara nodded gracefully. “Yes, I

hard. He had just managed to overcome the complexity of his thoughts caused by his mother. Now, he had to take care

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

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

Their tears seemed like they

Frank finally let out a long sigh. “Okay, I will try

lit up again. Their hands were clenc

will be

Auntie will get

the twins hugged

you, Daddy. You

the best. He can be a

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