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 look.

chair to the side. “What’s wrong, Kids? It seems you come here not only to ask

lunch.”

sister. “En and I

Kara interrupted, making everyone tu

towards the door.

twins’ eyes

a coincidence. Let’s discuss it!”

issue,” Emily added,

the opposite chair,

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

Kara widened their eyes. They exchanged glances

a very good plan. Why would he hesitate?”

afraid of being rejected,” Emily explained in her small

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

to make her cheerful again,” Louis

slightly. Her gesture was like that of

tried his best to

he didn’t want to lose, Louis narrowed his eyes and grabbed his chin. “But none of

Daddy. So, would Daddy

His eyes flickered to glance at Kara and the twins. T

think this is a good idea, Kids.

her.”

definitely make Auntie feel

his

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was clearly not joking.

her face. Then, if she doesn’t stop crying, I

Who knows, Auntie’s sadness will be relieved.” Emily

Daddy. She is now far from her parents. She

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

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

a try. Auntie can’t go back to work if she keeps locking

can’t wait to be

sniffed. Their tears seemed like

let out a long sigh. “Okay, I will

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

Auntie will be cheerful again!”

and Auntie will get married soon!”

little celebration, the twins hugged

You are the

He can be a good father, husband, son and

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