85. Like a Caterpillar

"Do you agree with me? Do you also think that my daughter is stupid?" Frank looked at Cayden closely.

Cayden shook his head. "No, I don't think Emily is stupid. She's just confused. I've noticed several times that she can't think rationally whenever she worries about the people she loves."

"Do you mean Emily loves you?"

Cayden nodded with a faint smile. "Yeah, one of them."

Frank tilted his head. His eyes narrowed slightly.

"Emily is a genius girl. She is good at solving problems and formulating strategic moves. However, every time she is faced with a problem that concerns the safety of the people closest to her, her mind doesn't seem to be working well. She becomes confused, scared, and panicked."

As he returned to arranging the chess pieces, Frank laughed sadly. His head shook in disbelief. "Do you know what causes it?"

Cayden froze. "What?"

"She relies on Louis too often, especially in critical situations. Did you know that they were kidnapped twice when they were l