Chapter 379

It was 11 o’clock in the morning.

The sun cast its brilliant light upon Sapphire City, scorching everything in its path, mirroring the fiery heat that consumed.

Frank’s heart.

His car was parked at the entrance of the estate. Instead of entering, he dialed Ava’s number. He rested his head against the car seat, gazing skyward at the expanse adorned with a sun ablaze in fiery red.

Swiftly. Ava’s cheerful voice answered the call “Frank,” she said, “Are you awake?”

Her voice infused him with an unexplainable joy. Frank’s lips curved slightly as he responded, “Where are you going today?”

Ava’s tone held a touch of despair. With Alex on vacation and unable to visit Athana, time was constrained, and her words were tinged with resignation. “Reading at home and painting. There’s nowhere to go, she replied dejectedly.

In reality, her disappointment stemmed from not having a companion. She believed engaging with someone of vastly different perspectives would lead to mundane conversations. Coordinating activities with them would also be draining; she opted not to squander her time

Misaligned viewpoints gave rise to a lack of common ground – that’s what it boiled down to. They would never be on the same page.

Naturally, Frank discerned traces of disillusionment and languor in her words. “Come on out, he urged.

“Huh? What?” Ava, on the other end, queried in confusion.

Frank chuckled and said, “I am outside your residence. Get the driver to send you out. Let’s hang out for a while today”

The young girl seemed perplexed. Silence lingered on the line momentarily, and then Ava regained her bearings with a surprised tone. Her voice increased, and she asked, “Frank, are you outside? In Sapphire City? When did you arrive?”

Ava asked questions, but Frank did not find it bothersome. Her words tickled his heart, leaving it as light as a feather. He urged. “Step out, and I’ll explain.”

“Of course, I’m on my way. Stay on the line. I’ll put you on speaker. I’m dressed, and I will have to do my makeup. Wait for me. Ava responded, her words flowing without intent to end the call.

Frank did not disconnect either, and he agreed, saying, “Sure.”

Ava hurried to the bathroom, beginning her makeup routine. Gazing at her reflection, she realized her chosen attire was ideal for a date. Yet, facing a drawer overflowing with lipsticks, she wavered. She murmured to herself, “Which color should I opt for? Peach pink, cherry pink, subtle orange, apricot, or carrot?”

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The abundance of lipstick choices ignited the struggle to decide.

Sometimes, an excess of options was not necessarily beneficial as it complicated the decision-making process.

resolved her dilemma, albeit unsure himself. “Subtle orange,’

of that shade too. Now, should I wear sandals or sneakers? I’m wearing a

aloud.

climbing and

they should

change into

unperturbed. The rest of his day belonged

swung open. A

striped top, white high-waisted shorts, and a beige decorative belt cinching her waist. Her cascading curly hair framed her face, and on her wrist gleamed the bracelet he had gifted her,

the head, providing shelter from the warm sun. On the feet, a pair

help but sigh inwardly. It

door and stepping out, Ava briskly walked into his embrace. Her hands found

it was not meant to be seen, they looked

adorned Ava’s face, and she inquired, “How did

to come see you? Frank

once but twice. How could a man who had missed someone so deeply restrain

back of her head, and the freshly applied lipstick immediately transferred to his lips. A sweet fragrance lingered between their lips, and as they parted, their tongues conveyed their

softly against Frank’s chest as the kiss concluded, her breathing slightly

Frank replied lovingly. Ava had become adept at deciphering this automatic response – “Mm”

itinerary: they would start with rock climbing,

stopped Hackett from delivering special meals for his pregnant wife. Her prolonged detachment from the organization made reintegration necessary. To allow Rose some rest, Sherri arranged takeout

everyone.

and Frank would cover the expenses. She could indulge herself. Holding her phone, she

The photo depicted Ava rock climbing, gripping the ropes, and standing atop the highest

evidently captured the

planned their trip to Sapphire City, which explained why he had gone without her. As she thought about this. Rose

through medical records. She glanced up, her suspicion evident, and questioned, “What’s on your mind? You’ve been sighing”

puckered her lips and said, “You are nursing a heartache,

response, Rose propped her head and questioned, “Sherri, I have not even been in a relationship. How can I have a broken

prolonged sigh. Tell me, why is this beauty heartbroken?

an actress and dramatically replied, “Cranky Franky had ruthlessly abandoned me.

Sherri was at

Cut out those fancy characters’ play. It is rather absurd.” Sherri commented as she could

was less poetic. Rose began sharing the reason behind her sigh. In a sad voice, she said, “It’s just that Cranky Franky had promised to take me to Sapphire City tomorrow, yet he sneaked away

at the Sapphire Hotel. You can see it for yourself in Ava’s post. However, Cranky Franky felt remorse for his actions, so he got a ticket for me to

fond of her

essence. Frank hai journeyed to Sapphire City in search

had been apart for nearly a month and clearly needed this reunton.

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