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. It was

was absolutely stunned.

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

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

bottle, curled up into a ball and

back. She buried her head between her

none of them could make

know what to do or how to help her.

got his phone out but stopped before dialing her

already be asleep. As Ellie had just returned, there was a

for a short while, he finally put his phone away.

crying. What's wrong? You know you can tell

crying and couldn't respond. "Did anybody hurt you? If that is the case,

something happen in L City? Ellie, please don't cry. You can tell me about it!

"Ellie..."

her, but he wasn't

inconsolable state, he was also heartbroken.

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

to make her feel

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

idea

who had left her and why she

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

not alone. You have me. I am here

head suddenly upon hearing his words. Looking at him, she asked,

she looked confused and lost. She was asking the

am all yours. I will not leave you, ever! Trust

tender moment he was a hundred percent certain that he was deeply in

turn a new leaf for her. He would let go of all his bad habits. He wanted

his lips and made up his mind! He was going to prove

both hands and tried to focus on

squinted, trying her