Chapter 1718

Charlie studied Emily for a moment before gently reaching out to touch her face. His hand barely grazed her cheek, and the softness and delicacy of her skin stirred up deep-seated memories. His eyes lowered as he asked in a low voice, “Emily, can you stand?”

“Lcan, Emily murmured, not making any attempt to get up, continuing to sleep with her eyes closed.

Charlie let out a barely audible sigh, scooping her up and carrying her outside.

He’d come with Jonathan. Their car was parked outside. He placed Emily in the passenger seat. She leaned against the backrest, frowning in discomfort.

Without thinking, Charlie mirrored her expression, chastising her softly, “Why did you drink so much? Even after we’ve broken up, you’re still giving me headaches!”

He fastened her seatbelt and draped his suit jacket over her before heading to the driver’s seat.

The journey to Sunset Ridge was quiet, with Emily dozing off against the window.

Upon reaching their destination, Charlie carried Emily upstairs. As they entered, Ms. Simmons exclaimed, “What’s happened to Emily?”

“She’s fine, Charlie replied nonchalantly, “Where’s Kya?”

is asleep,” said Ms. Simmons

the guest room, instructing, ‘Ms. Simmons, don’t go

drank a bit

Simmons. It didn’t matter if she went home or not. She lived alone

blanket that she kicked off, Ms. Simmons noticed the slightly ajar door of the guest room. She peeked

reconciled, Ms. Simmons

Charlie sat by the bed, gently wiping Emily’s hands with the warm towel. Her fingers

mumbled, frowning and repeating Kya’s

her, “Kya is asleep. Ms. Simmons

Don’t worry.

his words and stopped calling out. However, her furrowed brow tightened, her face buried in

eyes, feeling a pang in his heart. He reached out to wipe them. “You said you’d be happier

of grievance echoed in her heart. Her tears fell, soaking the beige

her face, his voice hoarse, “Stop crying. Whatever you want, I’ll give you. Just

eyelashes quivered, her sobs gradually quieting

before rising to get more warm water. He cleaned

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