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.

albeit unsure himself. “Subtle orange,’ he

wear sandals or sneakers? I’m wearing

aloud.

I’ll take you rock climbing and archery, Frank said.

liking; they should captivate

more minutes. I’ll change into sportswear,”

unperturbed. The rest of his day belonged to

later, the estate’s gate swung open. A

striped top, white high-waisted shorts, and a beige decorative belt cinching her waist. Her cascading curly

beige baseball cap rested atop the head, providing shelter from the warm sun. On the feet, a pair of

sigh inwardly. It appeared

Ava briskly walked into his embrace. Her hands found rest at his waist, and she

if it was not meant to be seen, they looked away. The driver of the Bugatti immediately turned the car around and headed back to

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

promise to come see you? Frank replied.

once but

fragrance lingered between their lips, and as

against Frank’s chest as the kiss concluded, her breathing slightly heavier. She asked.

Ava had become adept at deciphering this automatic

they would start with rock climbing,

from delivering special meals for his pregnant wife. Her prolonged detachment from the

everyone.

the next day, and Frank would cover the expenses. She could indulge

the process, she came across Ava’s post. The photo depicted Ava rock climbing, gripping the

evidently captured the

why he had gone without her. As she thought about this. Rose

through medical records. She glanced up, her suspicion evident, and questioned,

puckered her lips and said, “You are nursing a

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

prolonged sigh. Tell me, why

Rose embraced her role as an actress and dramatically replied, “Cranky Franky had

this, Sherri was at

those fancy characters’ play. It is rather absurd.” Sherri commented as

“It’s just that Cranky Franky had promised to take me to Sapphire City tomorrow, yet

yourself in Ava’s post. However, Cranky

proudly as she spoke, clearly fond of her brother’s straightforward and assertive

Frank hai journeyed

for nearly

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