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,’

wear sandals or

aloud.

take you rock climbing

typical to Ava’s liking; they should captivate her. Her delight

minutes. I’ll change into

unperturbed. The rest of his

gate swung open. A Bugatti emerged, coasting alongside Frank’s

beige decorative belt cinching her waist. Her cascading

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

Frank could not help but sigh inwardly. It appeared

his embrace. Her hands found rest at his waist, and she looked

more, adhering to an unspoken rule – if it was not meant to be seen, they looked away. The driver of

face, and

come

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

his hand cradled the back of her head, and the freshly applied lipstick immediately transferred to his lips. A sweet fragrance

her breathing

replied lovingly. Ava had become adept at deciphering this automatic

they would start with rock climbing, followed by

special meals for his pregnant wife. Her prolonged

everyone.

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

posts. In the process, she came across Ava’s post. The photo depicted Ava rock climbing, gripping the ropes, and standing atop the highest point.

evidently captured the

why he had gone without

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

was seated next to them, puckered her lips and said, “You are nursing a heartache,

head and questioned, “Sherri, I have not even been in a relationship. How can I have a broken heart? I don’t

prolonged sigh. Tell me, why is this beauty

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

at a loss for words.

out those fancy characters’ play. It is rather absurd.”

language 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 without

see it for yourself in Ava’s post. However, Cranky Franky felt remorse for his actions, so he got a ticket for me to go

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

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

couple had been apart for

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