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 sounded. It

absolutely

chance to grab her beer. She lifted the

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 a

buried her head between her

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

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

his phone out but stopped before dialing her number.

Ellie had just returned, there was a strong chance that Ashley might not

for a short

asked, "Ellie, 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

please don't cry. You can tell me

"Ellie..."

trying to comfort her,

this awful and inconsolable

The old Francis would have shamelessly left the crying woman and walked

deeply about Ellie. If there was a 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

idea of what

who had left her and why

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

alone. You have me. I am here for you.

suddenly upon hearing his words. Looking at him,

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

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

tender

He wanted to be with her and love her forever. He wanted to marry her and become a devoted

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

focus on him through the haze

drunk to do it. She squinted, trying her