S31 72. Shaken Hope

Frank was silent for a moment. “Just focus on protecting yourself and Ava. I can take care of the rest.”

“Have you contacted Philip?”

“Yes, but I will contact him again. I think it would be better for the twins to study from home if the situation is like this.”

“What about the other?”

Silence filled the air again. “I’ll call them.”

Suddenly, Kara’s voice was heard faintly. “Frank….”

Jeremy knew the duration of his call would have to end soon. “Okay, don’t hesitate to contact me if you need help.”

After a brief mumble, Frank lowered his phone. “What’s wrong, Kara?” He tried to stay calm.

Kara handed over her phone. The chat box with Susan was open. “My mother was watching the news. She said Mrs. Miller had an accident. Her injuries were serious enough that she had to be rushed to the hospital.”

Seeing Kara’s pale face, Frank got up from the chair. Blinking uncertainly, he grasped her thin arms.

“Please don’t be surprised and don’t panic.”

Kara’s eyes suddenly widened. Her breath hitched. “What is it?”

“This isn’t about the twins. This is about Ava and Jeremy. They just had a traffic accident, but no one was seriously injured. Soon they will receive proper treatment.”

A sigh escaped Kara’s mouth quickly. Before her legs gave way, Frank sat her down in a nearby chair.

“Just calm down, okay?” Frank caressed her face. “Relax. I’ll ask Philip to take the twins home immediately. And since your mother just sent a message, that means she’s fine. We just need to raise the house security status to alert.”

While catching her breath, Kara gave a limited nod. Her eyes trembled as she listed the people she was worried about on her mind.

“What about Barbara?”

The curve of Frank’s lips suddenly turned away. “Isn’t she at home?”

Kara shook her head. “She wanted to surprise Philip. She went to survey the wedding venue alone. That’s the reason she didn’t accompany the twins to school today.”

Frank’s breath suddenly hitched, as if something was blocking his throat. However, he didn’t want to panic. As best as he could, he controlled his lungs. His hand squeezed Kara’s fingers gently.

“Let’s try to contact her. Who knows, Barbara has gone home or canceled her plan. She’s spoiled. How can she stand going anywhere alone?” he whispered.

Kara nodded, hoping Frank’s words would come true. However,

his expression when he made the call, her hopes wavered.

lowered the phone and blinked tensely. He couldn’t possibly lie. “Her number

with his back

Barbara’s number couldn’t be reached,

clenched tightly. When he turned around, he

borrow it for a moment.” Without thinking twice, Frank

a quick call.

was serious. He even forgot to

What’s wrong, Frank?”

“Is Barbara home?”

silent for a moment. “No. She left not long after you two

left.”

are

went

fell on Frank’s

she comes home, can you

know?”

“Yes.”

please tell the security team to raise

being, no one comes in

I’ll do it right

Frank returned the phone to his wife. “Kara, car you help me contact Auntie? Ask her if the situation is safe,

my instructions earlier.”

fiddled with the computer. However, no matter how many times he pressed the

appear.

her repeatedly to stay alert. Now she’s wandering around

together in front of his forehead. His eyes were closed, trying

you know where Barbara’s going?”

voting on her account. Try checking her social media. Maybe there

Kara finished calling Vivian, the

the results.

help me again? Please find out which venues Barbara

nodded. “I’ll do it in my room.” She also needed

she was about to leave, the door

carrying a

Mr. and Mrs.

Kara stared

lips. He had indeed been more expressive since reuniting with his family.

to interrupt your work, and sorry that I only have time now to stop by. I feel bad about turning down the invitation

“Sean, what a coincidence. I need your

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