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.

play area. He took off his shoes and sat on the

thumbs-up. "Daddy." She walked over to grab Frank's arm and kissed him.

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 go. I'll show

the play area, "I'm going upstairs. You have to listen to your dad.” Cyril was playing by himself, while Nona was still hugging her father's neck. They nodded obediently. "Okay." Alex was

down on the edge of the

they were in the car, Ava could tell that Alex wasn't in a very good mood. She didn't ask because she wanted to give Alex some

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 you kept dragging it out. | felt that there was something you didn't tell

family after attending university for so many years and help my brother and the others reduce their burden, so she asked me for money. She told me to 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

really went to hug Alex. She moved her butt and put her arm around her friend's shoulder. "Stick to me 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

| 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 any

first. Seeing that | didn't agree to give them 1,600 dollars for living expenses, they wanted me to be the wife of the

cut off her tuition fees and

it, then don't. I'm sorry, | won't ask you anymore. This is a new start. You still have me, and all of us. My sister and the others also welcome you here. There's also Rose, Sherri, and Stella. They're all on your side. You

her tears and looked at the ceiling. She forced a smile as if she was relieved, or perhaps she was hiding her emotions. "I gave them triple the money, 17,600 dollars. | gave them all the money I'd earned from working for the past few years and from my scholarship. | originally planned to come over after graduating during the summer vacation, but | didn't have any money. | couldn't come to you like that and

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,

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