“I just don’t.” Emmeline furrowed her eyebrows lightly.

“But you can’t stay like this either,” Benjamin said. “It’s getting dark.”

“Either way, don’t tell Abel. Please,” Emmeline pleaded with teary eyes..

Tony and Benjamin exchanged glances, not fully understanding the situation, but decided not to press further.

“Benjamin, you take Emmeline to the guesthouse and find some clothes for her to change into,” Tony said. Benjamin drove his inspection vehicle and brought Emmeline to the nearby Transport Guesthouse.

In the lobby, they encountered a tall, slender girl dressed in a Transport uniform. Her hair was tied up, and she had a pretty face with delicate features.

“Who’s this, Captain York? Who did you bring here?” The girl’s tone was clearly unfriendly.

“Janie, don’t be nosy,” Benjamin said. “She’s a friend’s younger sister, and I need you to look after her.”

“So, she’s your sister?” Janie Eastwood quirked a brow. You seem to have a lot of sisters. Am I one of them?”

“Enough yapping. Will you help or not?”

“I’ll help! I’m just teasing you.” Janie rolled her eyes. “I didn’t say I won’t help, did I? Look at how pitiful she seems.

a hot bath, and change

I’ll do it!” Janie showed a lot of respect for this formidable

said courteously, “There’s hot water in the bathroom; you can take a shower first. I’ll fetch a fresh uniform for you,

you,” Emmeline replied with a faint

her

the Transport

long and the short-sleeved shirt was somewhat oversized, the comfort and warmth it provided made

waiting in

“Tony has prepared dinner in his office. Let’s go over

this not too much trouble?” Emmeline felt a bit embarrassed.

all friends; there’s no trouble at all. Your brother even saved Tony

to leave,

He turned around.

really your friend’s sister?”

“Yes.”

“Not your girlfriend?”

“No.”

woman’s complexion changed

Tony had set up a

lessened a bit, and it was already around 8

gratitude once again for Abel’s

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