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.

was quite different from how it

absolutely

beer. She lifted the bottle to her lips

from a broken necklace, one after another. "I am all alone now! I have no one

curled up into a ball and burst into

Francis back. She buried her head between

crying but none of them could make him feel this way.

know what to do or how to help her. His

out but stopped before

might already be asleep. As Ellie had just returned,

for a short while, he finally put

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

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

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

"Ellie..."

comfort her, but he

her in this awful and inconsolable state, he was

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

a way to make her feel better and take her pain away, he would

arms and pulled him close. She hugged him 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 on to Francis

together a vague idea of what might have happened

he couldn't figure out who had left her and why she was all alone

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

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

her head suddenly upon hearing his words. Looking

eyes were full of tears and she looked confused and lost. She was asking the question

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

in this tender moment he

for her. He would let go of all his bad habits. He wanted to be with her and love her forever. He wanted to marry her and become a devoted husband

pursed his lips and made up his mind! He was

hands and tried to focus on him through the haze of

She squinted,