A Love Trap

'What?

What does that even mean?'

Johnny's words confused the senior leaders.

'Why is Johnny beating around the bush?' they thought. Johnny had always been serious, and rarely joked around.

Meanwhile, Ashley was on her way home.

It was only a short distance. She could have arrived at home in less than five minutes, but it took her fifteen instead--she had deliberately slowed down her pace.

While walking, she was already thinking about what excuse she could say to Ellie.

They had been living in the same house for several years now. Ellie was like an older sister and took good care of her. Without a doubt, she cared about Ashley from every aspect and paid attention to all of her personal affairs. They were getting along well. Even sisters of the same blood couldn't compare to them.

Ashley and Ellie were close not only because of their similar family background, but also because they sympathized with each other. Ashley was an orphan, brought up by the Mu family. But never had they treated her like a daughter. Ellie's parents got divorced when Ellie was young. She lived with her grandparents. Both of them hadn't had a happy life.

Ashley finally arrived at home. After taking a deep breath, she took out the key and opened the door. There, she saw Ellie sleeping on the sofa, still wearing the clothes she wore to work.

Although it was getting warm, she could still catch a cold for sleeping on the couch without a blanket.

Ashley walked inside and closed the door behind, trying to make as less noise as possible. Although the door gave a slight creak and click, Ellie didn't wake up. Maybe Ellie was really exhausted.

When Ashley got close to Ellie, she noticed the dark circles around her eyes. 'Ellie looks tired. She must have been waiting for me on the sofa the whole night and fell asleep, ' thought Ashley.

Ashley went into the bedroom and took a blanket out. After covering Ellie with it, she went into the kitchen.

Although she already had breakfast, it was obvious Ellie didn't have anything to eat. Besides, Ashley felt she was still a bit hungry.

vegetables in the fridge. Once the dishes were done, she put them on the table in the living

from the couch with her hand. There was a throbbing sensation in her head--probably a headache from

suddenly washed over her. She turned her gaze to the kitchen and was happy to see Ashley

the floor through the window, making the house look brighter. Ellie

she saw Ellie was

on the table and walked quickly to Ellie. "Ellie, are you okay?" Ashley asked. "Get up to wash yourself. Breakfast is ready," she added with a slight smile. She knew exactly why

was not distracted by the good breakfast. Although Ashley put on a flattering smile, Ellie wouldn't let her go easily. She said in a

night, Ellie had been really worried to death.

back later. I believed

her so many times but my calls never got through, ' Ellie thought. She was so worried and helpless that

saw that the door had already been locked up. No one was there, let alone Ashley.

have believed Ashley. If only I went to meet Lena with her.' Ellie had

thought to herself.

speak loudly or angrily. Her voice was melodious. She was

had lived with her for a long time--she knew it was really

was like giving you the silent treatment. She would still help you like before, but

this, Ashley became more worried

was easier to get beaten or have harsh words thrown at her; Ellie's silent

was sophisticated enough, there were still too many bad guys around. She was afraid that Ashley

later. Let's have breakfast first. It won't taste as good if it gets cold," Ashley suggested. Ellie still didn't get sidetracked by Ashley. With a frown, she turned

her what

beside Ellie and did her best to explain. "I went to a party with Lena and was asked to drink a

spend the night outside because I wasn't sober enough to

that simple. She wanted to send me to that

run away before I got drunk. Or I might have been assaulted by