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.

she didn’t like Charmaine, she refused to let Veronica step on her pride.

Veronica for ruining her carefully laid–out plan.

the getting out of this muddy mess. If Emyr was willing to help, why wait around for the forestry

about that power

who was staring at Emyr with hopeful, almost pleading

could guess exactly why Veronica had the

frown

attention back to Charmaine. “You

wasn’t a suggestion. He was leaving the choice entirely in her hands.

Her heart pounded as

asking Charmaine? He should’ve

his gaze, dark and unreadable,

had her

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curled slightly. “No, don’t help them.”

nodded without hesitation. “Alright.”

widened in

The group erupted.

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here together, and you’re just going to let

care, at least Veronica spoke up

now you turn your back on us when we need help?

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