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 softer and sweeter.

was absolutely

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

am all alone now! I have no

bottle, curled up into a ball and burst

her head between her knees

of them could make him

do or how to help her. His first reaction was

got his phone out but stopped before dialing

figured that Ashley might already be asleep. As Ellie had just returned, there was a strong chance that Ashley might

decision for a short while, he finally put

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

and couldn't respond. "Did anybody hurt you? If that is the case, I will send someone to beat him

something happen in L City? Ellie, please don't cry. You can

"Ellie..."

to comfort her, but he

and inconsolable state, he was also heartbroken.

woman's pain and tears. The old Francis would have shamelessly left the crying woman and

there was a way to make her feel better and take her pain away, he would do it without giving it a second thought.

him close. She hugged him tight and sobbed, "They are all gone...

to piece together a vague idea of what might have

who had left her and why

Francis would be so stoked about Ellie's voluntary hug.

here for you. And I will be here for you forever, no matter what

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

and she looked confused and lost. She was asking

"Of course! You always have me. I am all

in this tender moment he was a hundred

go of all his bad habits. He wanted to be with her and love her forever. He wanted

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

both hands and tried to focus on

She squinted, trying her