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?”

said Ms. Simmons

holding Emily, headed towards the guest

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

she went

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

reconciled, Ms. Simmons retreated

by the bed, gently wiping Emily’s hands with the warm towel.

Kya.” Emily mumbled, frowning and

as he reassured her, “Kya is asleep. Ms. Simmons

Don’t worry.

stopped calling out. However, her furrowed

reached out to wipe them. “You said you’d be happier without me, then

sense of grievance echoed in her heart.

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

long eyelashes quivered, her sobs gradually quieting as she

watched her for a long time before rising to get more warm water. He cleaned the tear-streaks from Emily’s face,

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