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

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

Emily drank a bit too much, so

matter if she

in the blanket that she kicked off, Ms. Simmons noticed the slightly ajar door of

had reconciled, Ms. Simmons retreated to her

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

Emily mumbled, frowning

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

Don’t worry.

out. However, her furrowed brow tightened, her

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

closed, a sense of grievance echoed in her

hoarse, “Stop crying. Whatever you want, I’ll give you. Just

quivered, her sobs gradually quieting as

warm water. He cleaned the tear-streaks from Emily’s face, then went to find her

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