Forty minutes later, the SUV arrived at the Roberts’ Villa.
Frank got out of the car first and helped open the door of the backseat. Then, he took out the suitcase and carried it into the living room with one hand.
Hearing the commotion, Grace came out from inside. Behind her were two children with short legs. One of them grabbed Grace's leg, and the other stood further from her. Then, both of them hugged Grace's leg. The two kids were unfamiliar with Alex, so they timidly hid behind Grace.
However, they curiously stuck their heads out to see who it was. They looked very cute.
Frank strode into the villa and reached out to ruffle his daughter's hair. His eyes were filled with love as he took the luggage to the guest room upstairs. After he went downstairs, he told Ava which room the luggage was in.
Then, he squatted down and hugged his daughter with one hand and his son with the other. He treated all his children equally and both of them loved Frank very much. Usually, when Frank was free, he would sit in the children's play area and play games with the two children. He would give them rides, spin them around, and build blocks with them...
Over time, the two children became quite clingy to Frank, especially Nona. She always liked to tiptoe to kiss her father's cheek.
Frank's fatigue from working the entire day could always be dispelled by Nona's kiss.
Usually, Ava and Grace spent more time with their children. Grace had completely retired and was helping to take care of the two babies at home.
area. He took off his shoes and sat on the mat to build blocks with the
to grab Frank's arm and kissed him. The smile
politely, "Hello, Mrs. Roberts. Sorry to disturb you." Grace gestured for her daughter-in-law to bring her friend upstairs to take a look. "It's not a bother. You're very welcome. Ava, bring your friend upstairs to her room. Tell me if you need anything." "Okay, Grace. Let's
your dad.” Cyril was playing by himself, while Nona was still hugging her father's neck. They nodded obediently. "Okay." Alex was brought upstairs by Ava. The room that Grace had prepared for Alex
The two of them sat down on the edge of the bed. Ava closed the door and prepared to have a girl's talk
were in the car, Ava could tell that Alex wasn't in a very good mood. She didn't ask because she wanted
did you quarrel with your parents? Is that why you're here?" Hearing this, Alex smiled bitterly and revealed her true emotions. "You can tell?" "Not really, but I've been suspecting it for a few months. You graduated during the summer. | asked you to come to Athana at that time, but
give them 1,600 dollars every month after | started working. She said that the children need money to go to school and buy clothes." When Ava heard this, she looked at her good friend with heartache and frowned. "How could they ask this of you? You paid for
from now on. I'll protect you." These words made Alex laugh. She turned to look at Ava's small frame. "More like I'm protecting you." Alex knew that Ava's protection was real. She also had the ability, and Frank even
a foothold in Athana. | won't go back to Sapphire City in the future. Before | came to Athana, | had already asked the village chief to be a witness and cut ties with them. I'm free now. I'll eat my fill alone and my family will eat their fill. | won't feel
first. Seeing that | didn't agree to give them 1,600 dollars for living expenses, they wanted me to be
off her tuition fees
You still have me, and all of us. My sister and the others also welcome you here. There's also Rose, Sherri, and Stella.
earned from working for the past few years and from my scholarship. | originally planned to come over after graduating during
falling. This made Alex anxious. Frank treated Ava like a treasure. If he found out that Ava was sad, she would have to live on the streets at night. "Don't cry. Ava, you should be happy because I'm free now. Wipe off your tears." Alex hurriedly took the entire packet of tissues from the bedside table, took one out, and handed
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