Chapter 026

Franklin Howard.

I had just finished bathing in my bathroom, dressed in a blue suit, and was preparing to leave my home when I heard the doorbell ring.

I knew Natalie was back, and I didn't want to leave the house before, but an emergency meeting came up at the company, and my father called me, demanding that I arrive at my office immediately.

Once I was done attending to my appearance, brushing my brown locks and applying my cologne, I exited my bedroom and went downstairs to meet my wife.

Natalie looked surprised to see me, but she immediately looked away, not bothering to greet me. I understood that she was still annoyed by my decision to protect her elder sister from her. But it was to prevent further harm to Amelia, not because I cared about Amelia.

"Natalie," I called to her, adjusting my cufflinks.

"What do you want, Frank?" she asked, pausing by the kitchen doorframe without glancing back at me.

"I know you're angry, but I've already apologized to you. Please, can