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.

still holding Emily, headed towards the guest room, instructing,

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

Simmons. It didn’t matter if she

in the master bedroom and 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 Charlie preparing

and Emily had reconciled, Ms. Simmons retreated to

wiping Emily’s hands with the warm towel.

frowning and repeating Kya’s

gaze intense as he reassured her, “Kya is asleep. Ms.

Don’t worry.

However, her furrowed brow tightened, her face buried in the sheets,

a pang in his heart. He reached out to wipe them. “You said you’d be happier without me, then why are you

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

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

long eyelashes quivered, her sobs gradually quieting as she

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

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