Chapter 516

After a while, Emily saw that the shirt Charlie was wearing was soaked from her crying, making her feel even more embarrassed. She sniffled, then looked up and smiled, “I’m fine now, crying it out helped!”

Charlie glanced around and said, “you probably haven’t eaten yet, right? There’s a café up ahead, let’s go in and talk.”

Emily nodded, following Charlie into the café.

As the rain began to pour harder, Charlie took off his suit jacket and draped it over Emily’s head, protectively guiding her across the busy street and into the café on the other side.

Emily could smell his scent, and felt well-protected. The wind, rain, and bustling pedestrians all seemed irrelevant to her had to do was follow him.

all she

At a sudden moment, she was reminded of her father how he used to pick her up from primary school on his bike. How, when caught in the rain, he’d take off his own jacket and cover her head with it.

covered by his large jacket – unable to see the road, but feeling incredibly warm

secure

his arm and led her by

for himself, and a hot tea with some pastries for Emily

headed to the restroom to clean her face.

of her, gently saying, “Eat something first, then tell me what happened. It’s okay, I’m here for you”

wiped her tears and looked up. “Don’t be so good

time!”

raised his eyebrows, “And what’s wrong with relying on me?”

if we’re friends, you don’t have to be responsible for

adopts you as her goddaughter? She’s always wanted a daughter, and you seem like a daughter material- I’m sure she’d love you to bits!”

laughed, tears still glistening in her eyes,

his coffee, turning to look at the heavy rain outside,

sound of the pouring rain on the windows filling the air for a while.

Charlie about what had happened at her brother’s house and that she had agreed to sign

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