S31 77. Bad News

Kara rubbed Barbara’s face patiently. “Then, let’s go home. The

sooner we get there, the sooner your brother can save them. You

don’t want to waste time, right? Every second is precious for Philip. Don’t let it be too late to save him because….”

Kara deliberately let the sentence hung. Her tactic succeeded in suppressing Barbara’s sobs.

“Because what?” Barbara choked on her own breath. “No. You can’t be late in saving Philip.”

“Then stand up!” Frank grabbed Barbara’s other arm.

Just at that moment, the phone in his pocket rang and a guard barged in with a pale face.

“Sir, we got bad news!”

Everyone in the room held their breath. “What is it?”

“We’ve checked the list of car accidents that happened today.”

Frank’s eyes widened. “Is one of them Philip’s car?”

The guard sighed heavily. “No, but there is a report that has ju in. There was a series of accidents due to a truck load contain wooden blocks collapsing. The nearest car tried to avoid it. But because it hit the road divider, the car overturned and hit the as

Frank’s heart pounded. “And then?”

“We haven’t got the license plate number yet, but it’s the same cal Philip’s.”

Frank’s eyes spontaneously widened. “Then what are you waiting f Quickly send the Cheetah team to check the situation there!”

“We’ve done it, Sir, but the problem is….”

Barbara’s eyes trembled. A bad feeling loomed over her heart. “What happened to the car driver?”

The guard lowered his gaze. “The car exploded. Everything was burnt to the ground. We haven’t heard anything else about the driver.”

Barbara immediately covered her mouth with one hand. Tears fell without having time to touch her cheeks.

“Philip….” She shook her head in disapproval. “Philip!”

Frank quickly sat

should we do? I’m not ready to lose Philip. He has promised to live with

Kara rubbed Barbara’s arm. “No, Barbara.

same type of

Kara was busy calming Barbara down, Frank checked his phone. There was one

did Wela call

went to Ava and Jeremy. He immed called back.

“What’s wrong, Wela?”

doctor sighed heavily. “Frank, was stuck in a very long traf jam. Out of curiosity, I went

instantly doubled.

was shocked when I saw Philip’s car. I immediately ran to check

But… but….

closed his eyes, knowing what was next. “Is Rony with you?”

be heard. “No.

can you confirm whether there is anyone in there? Maybe… he might have gotten out before

at that sentence. She moved her seat forward. Her back straightened, her face turned

Barbara’s body went limp. If Kara hadn’t been quick to pull her, she

glanced at the guards on standby, asking

Frank pinched the bridge of his nose. “Yes, that’s all, Wela. Can you help me?”

firefighters to put out the fire. They just

arrived.”

forehead. With teary eyes, he saw

wife.

chance for Philip to survive, right?”

have gotten out before the explos

up with her husband. At that moment, Frank realized that her body was

Will Louis and Emily be okay?” Kara couldn’t contain her worry any

smart kids.

managed to

dare to lie, nor did he dare

the truth.

again. Seeing the name that

“Louis?”

the call and turning on speaker mode, Frank walked quickly

the twins’ voices

of relief immediately escaped Kara’s mouth.

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