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.

dilemma, albeit unsure himself.

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

aloud.

climbing and archery, Frank said.

exciting activities were typical to Ava’s liking; they should captivate her. Her delight already radiated through the

change into sportswear,” Ava

The rest

open. A

her waist. Her

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

could not help but sigh inwardly. It appeared fitting for Hackett to classify him as a “manther.”

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

not meant to be seen,

surprise adorned Ava’s face, and she inquired, “How did you arrive?”

to come see you?

tiptoed and planted a kiss on Frank’s lips, not once but twice. How could a man who had

A sweet fragrance lingered between their lips, and as they parted, their

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

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

would start with rock climbing, followed by archery. They intended to explore a haunted house and

Athana Hospital, Sherri had stopped Hackett from delivering special meals for his pregnant wife. Her prolonged detachment from the organization made reintegration

everyone.

the next day, and Frank would cover the expenses. She could indulge herself. Holding her phone, she occupied Sherri’s office, awaiting the arrival

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

captured

seemed Frank had meticulously planned their trip to Sapphire City, which explained why he had

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

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

relationship. How can I have a broken heart? I don’t even know where my

why is this beauty heartbroken? Natalie asked poetically.

dramatically replied, “Cranky Franky had ruthlessly abandoned me. Spare me

was at a loss

you both communicate using the modern language? Cut out those fancy characters’ play. It is rather absurd.” Sherri commented as she could not bear

behind her sigh. In a sad voice, she said, “It’s just that Cranky Franky had promised

yourself in Ava’s post. However, Cranky Franky felt remorse for his actions, so he got

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

reviewed their essence. Frank hai journeyed to Sapphire City in search of

couple had been apart for nearly a month and clearly

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