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.

make some dishes using the vegetables in the fridge. Once the dishes were done, she put them on the

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

after, she noticed the dishes on the table. Excitement suddenly washed

look brighter. Ellie didn't call out to Ashley

she saw

the dish on the table and walked quickly to Ellie. "Ellie, are you okay?" Ashley asked. "Get up to wash yourself. Breakfast is ready,"

put on a flattering smile, Ellie wouldn't let her go

had been

home. 'Ashley said she would be back later. I believed her and waited

was so worried and helpless that she couldn't stop walking

that the door had already been locked up.

only I went to meet Lena with her.' Ellie had been freaked out at that time.

thought

Rarely did she speak loudly or angrily. Her voice was melodious. She was careful and good-tempered.

her for a long time--she knew it was

giving you the silent treatment. She would

this, Ashley became more worried and

get beaten or have harsh words thrown at her; Ellie's silent protest made her feel a lot

Although the city was sophisticated enough, there were still

if it gets cold," Ashley suggested.

don't tell her what happened, she won't

best to explain. "I went to a party with Lena and was

to spend the night outside because I wasn't sober enough to come home," she

telling the entire truth. 'Lena's intention wasn't that simple. She wanted to send

run away before I got drunk. Or I might have been assaulted by that old ugly man, ' thought Ashley.