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.

different from how it normally

absolutely stunned.

grab her beer. She lifted the

were falling from her eyes like pearls from a broken necklace, one after another. "I am all alone now! I have no one but myself from now

bottle, curled up into

Francis back. She buried her head between her knees

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

what to do or how to help her. His first reaction was to call Ashley and ask

phone out but stopped

late. He figured that Ashley might already be asleep. As Ellie had just returned, there was a strong chance that Ashley might not know what happened to her.

short

"Ellie, please stop crying. What's wrong? You know

was still crying and couldn't respond. "Did anybody hurt you? If that is

please don't cry. You can tell me about

"Ellie..."

to comfort her, but he wasn't succeeding.

her in this awful and inconsolable state, he was also heartbroken.

woman's pain and tears. The old Francis would

way to make her feel better and take her pain away, he would do it without giving it

his arms and pulled him close. She hugged him tight and sobbed, "They are all gone... They left me all

idea of what might have happened

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

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

I am here for

hearing his words. Looking at him, she asked,

looked confused and lost. She was asking

me. I am all yours. I will not leave you,

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

was willing to change himself and turn a new leaf 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

pursed his lips and made up his mind!

tried to focus on him through the haze

was too drunk to do it. She squinted,