The Girlboss Begs for Remarriage by Chu

Frank was hesitant if he should ask Helen what was wrong, but Gina suddenly started snapping sarcastically from the other end, "What's holding you up, Helen? You called him and told him, and that's all you have to do. Mr. Graves is waiting for you downstairs! He wouldn't even be allowed here if not for your grandfather's sake!"

Beep.

Helen hung up right then, while Frank shook his head self-deprecatingly, still holding his phone.

Still, he smelled food just then and stepped out to the dining table.

However, it ended up becoming an awkward table of four with Frank himself, a surprised Carol, a silent but scowling Winter, and Aria, who was grinning ear to ear.

Eventually, despite the awkward vibes, Winter looked up at her friend impassively and asked, "What are you doing here, Aria?"

"Frank told me to come."Aria held a fork over her lips, looking especially innocent since she was wearing her Riverton University uniform without her usual flamboyance.

Turning toward Carol, she exclaimed, "Your cooking is fantastic, Madam Zims. It's much better than my mom's."

as she was scowling at her

you," she replied. "Feel free to help yourself to

"Thank you."

hand, Frank knew it was time he manned

he said, "Winter, something happened last night and I'm sorry, but I must

and asked in

it has nothing

out loud." Aria suddenly raised her chin, cutting

hiding the excitement in her face as she looked straight at Winter and said, "Frank and

"Is that true, Frank?"

words—she did not think that

himself and

Bang!

knife on