Chapter 281

Just then, she slipped. Right at the moment she was about to fall off the ladder, she felt a hand on her butt that prevented her from falling.

“Be careful!” Evander said caringly.

Angeline blushed because she could feel Evander deliberately giving her butt a squeeze. He molested me!

Angeline was angry and frustrated, but knowing that she was still on the ladder, she dared not make any sudden movements.

She had no choice but to endure the embarrassment and slowly continue her climb to the top.

Although Evander had taken advantage of her, she couldn't help but feel a sense of security.

After climbing out of the cellar, Angeline felt she could breathe more easily. While patting off the dust on her body, she glanced at the sky. What? I've been in there the whole night? By the time I get off this mountain. I bet the sun is going to be up.

“Are you all right, Mr. Golding?” Nigel ran toward Evander. “This is my fault. You don't know the way around. I should've stayed by your side. That way, you wouldn't have fallen into the cellar.”

“That's enough.” Evander was annoyed by liis speech. “I've already inspected the peach wine. Now, I have a question for you.”

“Sure!” Nigel replied with a straight face.

When Evander raised his head, he saw how infuriated Angeline was and felt a little helpless. Ever since we broke up. she has never been nice to me whenever we met.

Indeed, she was the only person who dared to behave as she wished around Evander. Yet, not only would he not get angry at her. but he would also still look out for her in return.

called Joel Quinn living on

mention of Joel's name caught Angeline's instant attention. With a frown, she

he's on Linlow Island, but he's living in isolation. He's kind of weird.” Nigel heaved a sigh. “To be frank, that fellow has a miserable life. Mr. Golding, if you wish to

the way,”

“Wait!” Angeline piped up.

Evander intended to tag along. I've already broken up with him. By right, we should go our separate ways. Although there's nothing I could've done to prevent bumping into him on Linlow Island by chance, it would be a mistake

thank you for your help, but I think I should

didn't want Evander

a distance. With a solemn expression, he replied.

necessary.” Angeline didn't want to have anything to do with Nigel

of the suitcase and turned around

forward, she heard Evander reminding her indifferently. “I don't mind you refusing my help, but you might run into wolves along the way.

across her mind, and she gulped in fear.

a favor, then. Once I get off Linlow’ Island, I'll tiy to repay

guilt, she didn't dare to look Evander in the eyes. Her

her a hard time. Instead, he took off his jacket

Angeline took

jacket while you're at it,” Evander

was tongue-tied. She had no words to reject

and let Evander put his jacket over her shoulders. As soon as he did that, she

opposite direction to get to the bottom of the mountain. While staring at his retreating figure, Angeline was racked with guilt.

Conflicting emotions wrarred in Angeline's heart, and she just couldn't bring herself to say the w’ords on the tip of her tongue. Forget about it. We have nothing

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