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 normally

absolutely stunned.

beer. She lifted the

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

curled up into a ball

jolted Francis back. She buried her head between her knees and sobbed loudly.

had seen many girls crying but none of them could make him feel this way. It was an utterly heart-wrenching sight.

to do or how to help her. His first

out but stopped before dialing

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.

decision for a short while, he finally

he asked, "Ellie, please stop crying. What's wrong?

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

L City? Ellie, please don't cry. You can tell me about it! Please just talk

"Ellie..."

kept trying to comfort her, but he wasn't succeeding.

inconsolable state,

tears. The old Francis would have shamelessly left the

man any more. He cared deeply about Ellie. If there was a way to make her feel better

Ellie grabbed his arms and pulled him close. She hugged him tight and sobbed, "They are all gone... They left me all alone... I am all

together a vague idea of what

he couldn't figure out who had left her and

normal circumstances, Francis would be so stoked about Ellie's voluntary hug. However, at this point he couldn't feel anything

me. I am here

his words.

and she looked confused and lost. She

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

He always knew Ellie was definitely in his heart, but in this tender

willing to change himself and turn a new leaf for her. He would let go of all his bad habits. He

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

in both hands and tried to focus on him through the haze of tears and alcohol.

She squinted,