Susan gaped and let out a quick sigh. Something seemed to be stuck in her throat. "Young Master Harper ... is your Daddy?"

Louis nodded slowly.

With shaking eyes, Susan looked forward again. There, Frank Harper stood still, while Kara looked down with one hand raised and clutching her head.

"Oh, I understand now." Susan started nodding. Tears appeared in her eyes. "No wonder he was kind to us. Turns out he just wanted to make amends."

After a faint snort, Susan grasped the hands of her two ...