Chapter 55. For Barbara's Sake

"No, Frank. She can't survive without me, and I can't survive without her. How can I sleep if I keep thinking about Barbara?" Melanie said desperately.

Frank took a deep breath. His patience was almost gone.

"If you don't want to separate from Barbara, why don't you just follow her? Make peace with Paul Harris. Your family can still be saved."

"You kicked me out?" Melanie lowered her hands and shook her head in disbelief. "I came all the way here for you. But you want me to go? How could you, Frank?"

Frank scratched his temple. His lips curled into a slight grin. He was starting to get tired.

"That's just a suggestion. Please don't exaggerate. Barbara herself chose to go. I have no right to forbid her. Moreover, Paul is her father. What right do I have to separate them?"

Melanie clenched her fists and snorted. She didn't expect Frank's defense to be so strong. She was starting to run out of ideas.

"Why?" Frank sighed, suddenly. "Why do you i