A Love Trap

He wondered if a thief had broken into Ellie's apartment, but he quickly dismissed that notion. Her apartment was in a very nice neighborhood so it was far-fetched for anyone to break in. Then that left only one explanation. Ellie might be back!

Francis' eyes lit up with the realization that Ellie might have returned from her trip.

He walked in hastily, eager to see the girl he adored.

But when he entered, he found that the apartment reeked of alcohol.

Then he spotted Ellie, who was leaning against a couch. She had passed out.

Seeing her in this miserable condition, Francis frowned and walked toward her.

She was not the kind of girl to over indulge in alcohol. Sometimes, she would have a bit of wine with Ashley if they were celebrating something. However, she had never crossed the limit when it came to drinking and she had certainly never been in a sorry state like this.

Francis didn't know the whole story, but her face was red and she appeared drunk.

He knelt down next to her. Taking the beer bottle from her hand, he asked, "Ellie, what's wrong?" She woke up with a start! She tried to hold on to the beer in her hand. Francis hissed, "Stop drinking it. That's enough!"

He was really worried about Ellie.

However, she grasped the bottle even tighter and replied, "No!"

Ellie was not as strong as Francis. Plus she was inebriated. She could barely hold on to the bottle.

So, it was very easy for him to take the bottle from her.

Ellie realized this and tried to grab another beer from the box. Francis' brows furrowed even tighter.

He couldn't understand what had happened to her.

She seemed fine before she went to L City. He couldn't fathom why she would want to get drunk.

Francis pushed the box of beers away from her. She was not happy with this. She tried to glare at him, but she was too drunk to focus. All she knew was that the man in front of her was very familiar. So she didn't really bother.

"Give... give it back to me!"

she slurred, looking in his direction.

it normally sounded.

was absolutely

the chance to grab her beer. She lifted the bottle to her lips and took a large swig from

after another. "I am all alone now! I have no one but myself from now on," she wailed.

into a

loud cry jolted Francis back. She buried her

them could make him feel this way. It was an utterly heart-wrenching

know what to do or how to help her. His first

got his phone out but stopped before

Ellie had just returned, there was a strong chance that Ashley might not

a short while, he

Ellie, he asked, "Ellie, please stop crying. What's wrong? You know you can tell

"Did anybody hurt you? If that is the case, I will send someone to beat

Ellie, please don't cry. You can tell me about it!

"Ellie..."

her, but he

awful and inconsolable state, he was also

about a woman's pain and tears. The old Francis would have shamelessly

a way to make

tight and sobbed, "They are all gone... They left me all alone... I am all by myself now... All by myself..." She stuttered, still bawling and holding

was able to piece together a vague idea of

figure out who had left her and why she was all alone now.

about Ellie's voluntary hug. However, at this point he couldn't feel

Ellie back, he replied, "You are not alone. You have me. I am here for you. And I will

raised her head suddenly upon hearing his words.

looked confused and lost. She was asking the question

I am all yours.

heart, but in this tender moment he was a hundred percent certain that he was deeply

He wanted to be with her and love her forever. He wanted to marry her and become a devoted husband to her.

up his mind! He

his face in both hands and tried to focus

She squinted, trying her best