Chapter 82. Who Is Sick?

"In all the time I've known you, I've only heard your panic twice. When your lover was sick and now," Wela explained, half teasing.

Frank's jaw tightened again. He thought that Wela had valuable information, but apparently not?

"I'm not panicking."

"You're panicking inside, Frankie. Now, instead of denying it, you should explain your lover's condition to me."

Frank clenched his fists. He could feel the cold on his palms. "It's not Kara who's sick, it's her family."

"Oh, she forbade you from interfering? That's why you asked me to check?"

Frank scowled, but couldn't deny it. "Yes. Can you handle it directly? I don't want anyone else to know."

Suddenly, Wela's small laugh echoed. "My Frankie, you have finally become a very caring adult man, huh?"

"Stop teasing."

Hearing that cold voice, Wela stopped laughing. "Yes, I really have to stop now. The conference will continue in a moment. I'll let you know once I get the news."

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