While Carmel and Rachel were talking, Frank had quietly untied the bomb on Carmel's body.
Frank felt guilty and distressed for his daughter, especially when he knew that Carmel had suffered a lot since leaving home. He was feeling ill at ease.
Perhaps this was God's punishment for the Liu family. He really wanted to leave such family with his wife and children if he could. He would not let his daughter bear everything no matter how hard it was.
Looking at the discomfort in Carmel's eyes, Frank whispered, "Carmel, do whatever you want. I support you."
Carmel was slightly stunned.
She could feel his fatherly love when she came back, and she was aware of her mother's guilt and care for her. However, she couldn't be emotional or moved by their gestures.
They had done tons of evil and unforgivable things.
Therefore, Carmel did not look at Frank in the eyes.
She was afraid that she would be soft-hearted.
Seeing his daughter pretending to be strong and indifferent, Frank couldn't help feeling more uncomfortable.
"You can leave now. I'll have a good talk with the family. Don't worry. We'll give an explanation for our misdeeds towards the country."
"She can't go! If she goes out, our Liu Family will be finished!"
Rachel suddenly became impatient and anxious.
Frank looked at her coldly, with a dignified demeanor.
"Come on here, take Ms. Liu away."
As soon as Frank finished speaking, the guards came in and directly surrounded them.
Isaias's face suddenly became terrible.
"Are you crazy? How dare you go against your own family?"
"Let my daughter go!"
Frank's face was very pale.
Carmel suddenly froze.
"You..."
"Just leave. Your mom is outside. She has been in poor health recently. Please help me check on her."
Frank said softly.
Carmel suddenly found that the bomb tied to her body had fallen into Frank's hands.
When did this happen?
She did not notice Frank's action.
Suddenly, Carmel had a bad feeling.
She didn't know why she felt so uneasy, but when she wanted to grab the bomb, she was dodged by Frank.
"Don't make trouble. It's dangerous to play with this thing."
Frank was still smiling, but Carmel's eyes suddenly became a little teary.
"Dad, what are you going to do?"
This was the first time that she had sincerely addressed him as her father.
Frank felt that his life was complete.
"What can I do? Just leave quickly."
Carmel was dragged out by someone.
"What are you saying? My daughter is wronged, okay?"
Frank looked at Rachel and then glanced at Isaias with a sneer, saying, "That's my daughter. She was so young when she was born. Do you still remember? Nanny and I were extremely devastated when we lost her. Meanwhile, you guys turned a blind eyes and was still busy with the family's matters. You never care about our feelings at all. For you, it just meant that the Liu family had only lost a little girl, but for us, our world had collapsed. But now that Carmel is back, what else do you have other than feelings of doubt, scheme, and even became defensive?"
Speaking of this, Frank couldn't help sneering.
"It is said that the Liu family is cruel. I have never thought so. I think that our family is united. No matter what happens, we can face it together. But why are we the only ones who are sad after losing our daughter? Perhaps the family's business and fame is more important than me and my daughter?"
"Frank, you are a little agitated now. Not to mention that Carmel was adopted from Kingston, she had not been living with us since young. Clearly, her heart is not with the Liu family."
"So what? Our family can't even protect her. How do you expect her to do?"
Frank interrupted him directly.
"Frank, so what are you going to do to me and dad?"
Rachel did not have the same thoughts as Isaias. She only wanted to know why Frank was surrounding them now, and he was still holding a bomb in his hand.
Frank glanced at Rachel.
Although she was a woman, she had always been calm and cold-blooded. Otherwise, she would not have succeeded with her current achievements.
Unfortunately, she shouldn't have made things difficult for Carmel!
Frank didn't care about right or wrong. He didn't understand Carmel's righteous words. He only knew that his daughter was sad and uncomfortable, and he needed to help her.
Right now, nothing could compare to his daughter.
As long as Carmel was happy, he would be willing to give up his life.
Looking at Rachel, Frank's mind was filled with memories of the past. Although she was still his siblings, but they were no match for Carmel, who had been by his side for only a few days.
Frank suddenly smiled and said, "In fact, we've been together for so many years. It's good to die together, isn't it?"
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