1. In Frank’s Arms

“Good evening, Mrs. Kara Martin? I’m Cathy from the Savior Scholarship Organizers. I hope you don’t mind that I contact you at this time. I’ve been trying to reach you since this afternoon.”

Kara quickly checked the notification panel. There were 12 missed calls.

“I’m truly sorry. I’m a bit busy today,” she answered awkwardly. Her brain started to wonder whether it was the right time to turn down the scholarship or not. She could not let Louis and Emily to be anywhere near Frank, let alone Rowan Harper.

“Once again, we congratulate your children for their scholarship. achievement. Now, we look forward to your cooperation to complete some of the documents.”

Kara didn’t fully pay attention to the documents she had to prepare. She was too busy compiling logical reasons to convey. However, as she was about to interrupt, the caller had already changed the topic.

“For the inaugural event this Saturday, the founder of Savior Group invites the three of you to attend. We will provide special sessions for Louis and Emily to share their enthusiasm with other children.”

Kara’s eyes widened. Her lips twitched. She could not imagine Rowan’s reaction when he found out that Louis and Emily were her children. That couldn’t happen.

Unfortunately, as Kara was about to refuse, Frank came in hastily. She had no other choice but to agree with Cathy and end the call.

“Kara, come here quickly!” Frank ordered while cornering the clothes

in the wardrobe to one side.

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Seeing his anxiety, Kara furrowed her eyebrows. “What?”

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Suddenly, Frank pulled her to walk faster. “My grandfather is coming. He has already entered the main gate. I don’t want to argue with him. We’d better hide.”

Kara’s heart started beating fast. Her eyes widened too. “Hide where?”

Unexpectedly, Frank pulled her into the wardrobe.

“Is this a secret door?” Kara whispered as she watched the small, dark room. The width was just enough for them to move a little.

didn’t have time to answer. After the clothes were back in order, he switched their position. “Turn

board appeared behind Kara’s back, covering the wardrobe perfectly. A small, dim light appeared, highlighting their positions facing each other

here?” Kara asked panicked.

Turn off your phone.”

her eyes were still wide, Kara carried out the order. She turned off her phone then put it in the bag hanging

“Frank Harper!”

was Rowan’s voice. He sounded

spontaneously rubbed her back, trying to calm her down. However, Kara brushed his hand

girl whispered with a fierce

Frank spoke with

E-

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this place! I’m sure my grandson is hiding somewhere. There must be a secret

man seemed relaxed. She could not help but tug at his shirt.

ear

do we have to

took them at least 30 minutes

narrow here. What if we run out of oxygen?”

for myself. Who would have thought that I

we are caught hiding? Problems can get worse. Why don’t we just

can’t do much when he’s at the office, but at my house… he can do everything. There aren’t many eyes or ears to watch.

turned horrified. “He can kill me?

Frank straightened and nodded, anxious wrinkles were etched

twins if

not to make any sound. Frank just stood silently in front

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minutes had passed, Kara’s legs started to stiffen. Her knees occasionally bend. She was able to stand for a long time

you tired?” Frank whispered, raising

puffed out her cheeks. The answer was clearly written on her two furrowed eyebrows.

Frank grabbed her waist. “Lean on

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