The Girlboss Begs for Remarriage novel Chapter 518

Frank was hesitant if he should ask Helen what was wrong, but Gina suddenly started snapping sarcastically from the other end, "What's holding you up, Helen? You called him and told him, and that's all you have to do. Mr. Graves is waiting for you downstairs! He wouldn't even be allowed here if not for your grandfather's sake!"

Beep.

Helen hung up right then, while Frank shook his head self-deprecatingly, still holding his phone.

Still, he smelled food just then and stepped out to the dining table.

However, it ended up becoming an awkward table of four with Frank himself, a surprised Carol, a silent but scowling Winter, and Aria, who was grinning ear to ear.

Eventually, despite the awkward vibes, Winter looked up at her friend impassively and asked, "What are you doing here, Aria?"

"Frank told me to come."Aria held a fork over her lips, looking especially innocent since she was wearing her Riverton University uniform without her usual flamboyance.

Turning toward Carol, she exclaimed, "Your cooking is fantastic, Madam Zims. It's much better than my mom's."

Carol was befuddled with her daughter's reaction, as she was scowling at her friend who had just come over for dinner.

"Thank you," she replied. "Feel free to help yourself to more."

"Thank you."

On the other hand, Frank knew it was time he manned up.

Straightening himself, he gave Winter a guilty look as he said, "Winter, something happened last night and I'm sorry, but I must take responsibility too."

Carol saw in turn that Winter was still hanging her head in silence and asked in concern, "What's wrong, Winter? Did Frank do something to upset you?"

Frank began, "Madam Zims, it has nothing to do with Winter. I—"