Chapter 290 Leave Them Be

“Of course! Charmaine and I are heading up the mountain. Could you give us a lift?”

Celeste spoke with case, naturally handing over their luggage to Tad. “Thanks a lot.”

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Before Emyr could even respond, Tad had already taken the suitcases and loaded them into the car.

Given the option, Charmaine saw no reason to keep walking.

She was about to get in when a voice rang out from behind, tinged with desperation.

“Mr. Emyr!”

Veronica hurried forward, her face carefully arranged into a look of helpless appeal. “Our bus broke down. Would you mind giving us a hand?”

Reactions varied among the crowd.

Daniel and Leah, in particular, looked the most displeased.

Daniel had just contacted the forestry department for help, and now Veronica was trying to turn to Emyr instead, making Daniel appear incapable in front of everyone.

Leah, on the other hand, saw straight through Veronica’s little act. It had nothing to do with the bus- Veronica simply couldn’t bear seeing Charmaine under Emyr’s protection and wanted to remind everyone of her presence.

like Charmaine, she refused to let Veronica step on her pride.

she cursed Veronica for ruining her carefully

muddy mess. If Emyr was willing to help, why wait around

that power struggle.

at Emyr

such a fragile act, Charmaine could guess exactly why Veronica had the confidence to speak up. The thought alone

her subtle frown not

his attention back to Charmaine. “You

a suggestion. He was leaving the choice entirely

almost cracked. Her heart pounded as unease crept

he asking Charmaine? He should’ve just agreed!

met his gaze, dark and

her back.

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slightly. “No, don’t

without hesitation.

widened in disbelief.

The group erupted.

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together, and you’re just going to let Mr.

you didn’t care, at least Veronica spoke up for all of us. How could you be

were attacking you on the forums, and now you turn your back

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