Frank said, “I’d be near enough that way while you can make a living for yourself. What do you think?” “Sure, that’s good.” Carol nodded repeatedly but soon paused. “But wouldn’t buying a whole shop be very expensive? I don’t really need it that badly…” Frank smiled. “Don’t worry–I can afford it.” “Then… Thank you very much. I don’t know what else I can say,” Carold exclaimed, “Can I have Winter with me too? Don’t worry–we won’t run away.” “Are you still wary of me, Madam Zims?” Frank asked in surprise.

He could not say that he was not hurt with how careful she was around him, especially since he was sincere.

Carol shook her head and made sure Winter was not around before saying, “No… I think you know about Winter’s situation too, that she’s not my daughter…?

“I am aware. I don’t mind telling you that I showed up at your snackbar the first time to look for her,” Frank admitted, having no reason to hide it since Carol was now opening up to him.

Winter herself doesn’t know. I’ve raised her for twenty years, and I know what she thinks–I can tell that she likes you too, but you’re both siblings.” That was why Carol had to be careful, in case something amoral happened between Frank

awkwardness–so

in since I was an orphan. Winter is his only daughter, and before my mentor died, his last wish was for me to take care of

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I still have some money too. It’s not much, but it’s enough for her dowry… Just pick a good date soon and tie the knot.” “Yeah… huh?” Frank nodded repeatedly before he realized something was not right and quickly explained, “No, Madam Zims, you misunderstand. Winter and I are not like that.” “But you said Winter’s father asked you to take care of her before she died?” Carol asked solemnly. “It’s only right you take care of her for the rest of your life.” In other words, by

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