"Please give me a chance, Kara," Frank whispered pitifully. "Let me prove that I can make you happy. You have become the most important person in my life, as have the twins and your mother. I can protect you all."

Kara looked down and closed her eyes again. She hated why she was so weak.

"Hey," Frank lifted her dropped chin with the side of his forefinger, "it's okay if you're afraid. That's normal. But at least, don't close your heart to me. There is still hope for us together. We can ...