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. Simmons

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

Kya. Emily drank a bit too much, so

didn’t matter if she

Ms. Simmons noticed the slightly ajar door of the guest room. She peeked in

Ms. Simmons retreated to her room, her heart filled

Emily’s hands with the warm towel. Her fingers were

frowning and repeating Kya’s

her,

Don’t worry.

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

reached out to wipe

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

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

sobs gradually

a long time before rising to get more warm water. He

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