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!”

few sobs, Barbara’s knees weakened. Frank quickly sat her back on the sofa.

has promised to live with me. He has to keep his word.”

rubbed Barbara’s arm. “No, Barbara. It might not be Philip’s car.”

it’s the same type of car….”

down, Frank checked his phone. There

Wela call me?”

immediately went to Ava and Jeremy. He

“What’s wrong, Wela?”

a very long traf jam. Out of curiosity, I went down to check it out.”

heart rate instantly

shocked when I saw Philip’s car. I immediately ran

But… but….

his eyes, knowing what was next. “Is

heard.

is anyone in there? Maybe… he might have gotten out before

moved her seat forward. Her back straightened, her face turned

could answer, Barbara’s body went limp. If Kara hadn’t been

glanced at the guards on standby,

his nose. “Yes, that’s

firefighters

arrived.”

ending the call, Frank rubbed his forehead. With teary eyes,

wife.

Philip to survive, right?” Kara said softly.

sure he must have gotten out before the explos happened. It’s been a few minutes since the

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

Will Louis and Emily

smart kids.

managed

not dare to lie, nor did he

the truth.

again. Seeing the name that

“Louis?”

the call and turning on speaker mode, Frank walked quickly

the twins’

mouth. “Little Angels, how

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