“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.

room for her, let her take a hot

I’ll do it!” Janie showed

room in the hallway, then said courteously, “There’s hot water in the bathroom; you can take a shower first. I’ll fetch

you,” Emmeline replied with a

smiled, revealing her two

the Transport uniform that

somewhat oversized, the comfort and warmth it provided made Emmeline feel much better.

was still waiting in the lobby.

in her new clothes, he said, “Tony has prepared dinner in his office. Let’s go over for a meal.”

much trouble?” Emmeline felt a bit embarrassed.

all. Your brother even saved Tony once,” Benjamin

leave, Janie

He turned around.

your

“Yes.”

“Not your girlfriend?”

“No.”

young woman’s complexion changed for the better.

indeed, Tony had

lessened a bit, and

couldn’t help but express his gratitude once again for Abel’s help last

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