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.

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

drank a bit too much, so let her sleep

matter if she

off, Ms. Simmons noticed the

and Emily had reconciled, Ms. Simmons retreated to her

by the bed, gently wiping Emily’s hands with

frowning

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

Don’t worry.

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

pang in his heart. He reached

in her heart. Her tears fell, soaking the beige

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

gradually quieting as

to get more warm water. He

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