Chapter 471

"Oh, I'll be leaving in a few days," Bethany said. Then, she added quickly, "I've already arranged to return with Trystan." "Oh." Frank's tone had a noticeable hint of disappointment. "I need to talk to him about adopting Kelly. It'll be complicated if he's not on board," she explained, almost without thinking. "I see." Frank's mood brightened a little. "How about I tag along with you guys?" "You don't need to. I'll be back soon. Save yourself the trouble," Bethany replied, not wanting to put him out. "It's no trouble. I was planning to visit Grandpa anyway." "Alright then." A warm feeling spread through Bethany. Without realizing it, Frank had become like family to her, someone she could count on anytime, anywhere. It felt so reassuring. She sent Frank her seat details. "Trystan got me a first-class ticket. I'll find a way to pay him back later." Frank's mood inexplicably lifted. "Alright, I guess I won't sit with you then." Everyone seemed caught up in their own world in th