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

Emily, headed towards the guest room,

master bedroom with Kya. Emily drank a bit too much, so let her sleep in

matter if she

tugging her in the blanket that she kicked off, Ms. Simmons noticed the slightly ajar door of the guest room. She peeked in to find

had reconciled, Ms. Simmons

bed, gently wiping Emily’s hands with the warm towel. Her fingers were long and delicate,

Emily mumbled, frowning and

his gaze intense as he reassured her, “Kya is asleep. Ms. Simmons is watching over

Don’t worry.

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

the tears fall from her eyes, feeling a pang in his heart. He reached

sense of grievance echoed in her

voice hoarse, “Stop crying. Whatever you want, I’ll give you. Just stop crying. I can’t stand

gradually quieting

time before rising to get more warm water. He cleaned the tear-streaks from Emily’s face, then

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