Chapter 636

Frank pulled Kelly into his arms. "I'm so sorry. I'm so, so sorry." "I won't tell you it's okay," Kelly replied, her voice firm. "Mr. Frank, you're an adult; you should know what you can and can't do…" He released her, staring at her in disbelief. "If you did something wrong, you should be punished." She sniffed, her eyes steady as they locked onto Frank's gaze. Looking at her, Frank realized that Kelly, who was only two or three years old and still struggling with some words, was somehow braver and smarter than he had been at six. With a trembling voice, he asked, "What if it was a six-year-old? What if I made a mistake back then..." "What does a little kid know?" Kelly replied, sounding like an adult. "I could forgive the six-year-old you, but I won't forgive you now." The struggle in Frank's eyes gradually faded, replaced by a growing determination. Kelly was right. If he sent her away now and Bethany found out later, he would be beyond redemption. He couldn't afford to make