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.

Kara’s body, Frank was busy returning the clothes to their original position. He didn’t have

back, covering the wardrobe perfectly. A small, dim light appeared, highlighting

Kara asked panicked.

off your phone.”

put it in the bag hanging on her shoulder. Not long after

“Frank Harper!”

was Rowan’s voice. He sounded very angry.

back, trying to calm her

touch me,” the girl whispered with a

with

E-

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sure my grandson is hiding

However, the man seemed relaxed. She

ear to

do we have to

temple. “Until my grandfather left. It took them at least 30

if we run

for myself. Who would have thought that

can get worse. Why don’t we just face your

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

turned horrified. “He

Frank straightened and nodded, anxious wrinkles were

the twins if I die now? They are still too

Kara was determined not to make any sound. Frank just stood silently

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passed, Kara’s legs started to stiffen. Her knees occasionally bend. She was able to stand for a long time when she worked as sales promotion girl. However, within such a narrow space,

Frank whispered, raising an eyebrow.

her cheeks. The answer was clearly written on her two

“Lean on me.

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