S31 67. Don’t Let Your Guard Down

Frank blinked, thinking harder. “Maybe we should tighten up Barbara’s security too. There’s the potential for the Moores to think of her as my mother’s weakness.”

“That makes sense.”

“And one more thing,” Frank’s index finger pointed up, “your mother.”

“My mom?” Jeremy’s eyes widened.

Frank put on an innocent look. “You’ve slept with the Moore family’s favorite daughter. Is there any reason for them to let you off the hook?

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Jeremy’s eyelids dropped halfway. Blinking lazily, he put his hands in his pockets. “Do you think she dared to tell her parents? That would be the same as committing suicide.”

Frank shrugged. “There’s no harm in being careful. Finnic already knows, and Ava… it looks like she heard. You’re impure, Jer.”

Jeremy shook his head and walked away. “Good night, Frank. I’ll care of everything in the morning.”

Seeing his brother talking without turning around, Frank snorte amusement. He seemed to see his old self in him.

“No wonder he liked to tease me. Turns out it’s fun.”

Then, while walking towards the guest room, Frank thought again. H must predict what Victor Moore would do. The man was famous for his hunting strategy. He liked to secretly stalk his prey, waiting until his target was off guard and then ambushing without warning. Frank didn’t want to be caught off guard.

***

“Ava, why don’t you go with us? The seat next to Uncle Jeremy is still empty.” Louis put on a pitiful expression.

Ava smiled wryly. “Sorry, Louis. Doctor Wela said the more support my mother feels, the faster she will recover. I want to accompany her and talk to her more often.”

“We’re only going away for a while, Ava. Maybe only two hours.” Emily straightened her index and middle fingers.

“Plus the travel time can be four hours,” Ava smiled crookedly. “Let’s go another time, when my mother is awake.”

pursed. Their

Let’s go together when your mother wakes up.”

up with sparkling eyes. “But, for the first day of school,

nodded cutely. “Yes! No negotiation on that one.

a laugh. “Okay. I’ll try my best. Now have

mother. If you feel lonely, just sing yesterday’s song. I think Mrs. Connor likes that song. She might

again.”

her mouth. She didn’t want to offend L with her laughter. “Okay. I’ll try it later. Thank

Ava one by on From behind the wheel, Jeremy secretly studied Ava’s movement

mischievously.

that Ava has a unique smile,” Frank said.

lips at the teasing tone. “Yes, her smile seems shy

his gaze forward, he mumbled, “How could you say it elegant, Kara? That grin is so scary.”

eyebrow at her

don’t need to be disappointed. On another occasion, Ava would have sat next to

has already sat here.” Kara touched the empty seat in

“Oh, right. I need to be correct my statement. On another occasion, Ava will sit next

in resignation. “Please remember your age. You are adults. You already have two children. Why are

underline, we don’t mean to set yo We’re

opinion,” Kara completed Frank’s

that Ava is a unique girl. You’re the only

attention. His focus was fixed on how Loui and Emily gave him thumbs up before getting into the

After the escort car and the car driven by Phill

conversation. However, before he could say

My assessment of her will

I don’t want to talk about that. I want to

stiffer. He regretted

“About that….”

was on the passenger list for

not here anymore?”

her family. Maybe that’s why the public anger quickly subsided. The Moore family managed

Frank opened the next

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