The Girlboss Begs for Remarriage by Chu

Giving Frank a wistful gaze, Vicky asked, "When are you leaving, darling?"

"Not at the moment," Frank said after some thought. "I still need to treat your grandfather, and I estimate it'll take three days before I remove all the rot earwig eggs inside him. After that, I'll be handling your problem."

"My problem?" Vicky was left a little stunned.

"Yeah." Frank nodded and smiled. "You said your family is on edge because of the South Sea Crow, right? I'm here now, and I'm not about to watch you suffer—I'll deal with her, and then we'll go back to Riverton together, okay?"

His offered hand and earnest offer left Vicky spacing out for a moment.

She put her palm on his warm hand, though she soon came to her senses and lowered her head so she could wipe away a tear without him seeing.

Forcing a smile, she shook her head and said, "Darling, I know you're amazing and accomplished so much I wouldn't ever dream of... But the South Sea Crow is different. I don't want you to get in danger because of me, okay? And it won't be just you. Helen, Winter, Winter's mother. So many lives are at stake, and they are all waiting for you to go home. I can't be that selfish."

you up, Vicky, or allow you to marry someone you don't love. Don't worry—I'll help you deal with the South Sea Crow, and then

farm resort is opening in a couple of weeks. You've been working hard for it, and you're attending the opening ceremony

embrace and eventually leaned on his

She nodded

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stayed in the guest

room was equipped with the best necessities, and there were

an unwelcome guest like Frank had maids helping

he never had—being born to a military

luxurious lifestyle