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

had just closed the document, turned his chair to the side. “What’s wrong, Kids? It seems you come here not only to ask

lunch.”

younger sister. “En

them?” Kara interrupted,

towards the door.

twins’ eyes

a coincidence. Let’s discuss it!”

an important issue,”

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

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plans to propose to Auntie as soon as

widened their eyes. They exchanged glances before. sighing happily.

plan.

afraid of

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

that’s not enough to make her cheerful again,” Louis

slightly. Her gesture was like that of a detective.

has also tried his best to comfort Auntie. Mommy, Grandma Susan, everyone has

none of

Daddy. So, would Daddy be willing to talk

Kara and the twins.

good idea, Kids. You know I

her.”

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

flat expression, Frank shifted his

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for Emily?” He was clearly not

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

that method too. Who knows, Auntie’s sadness will be relieved.” Emily tilted her head. Her gaze grew more hopeful.

Daddy. She is now far from her parents. She only has us. Is that

at her, Kara nodded gracefully. “Yes, I think there’s no harm in Daddy

by his

try. Auntie can’t go back to work

I can’t wait

seemed like they were

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

Their hands were clenc upwards,

Auntie will be cheerful

will get married soon!”

celebration, the twins hugged

Daddy. You are the best!”

be a good father, husband,

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