The night had been a whirlwind, her mind was so fuzzed up that he was making her more dizzy than being drunk

“Let me lean on you for a bit, you know how much I’ve been looking out for you tonight, right?” Charlie said with his eyes closed, his voice incredibly gentle.

What a missed opportunity, he didn’t take advantage of it.

He’s always been able to control himself around her.

Emily’s heart was racing. She thought Charlie was talking about protecting her from Colin, she felt so grateful and hence didn’t move

She cracked open the car window, letting the cool night breeze in. As the car sped along, Emily slowly came back to her senses and something felt off

Everyone around Frank was singing praises for Charlie, she noticed.

when talking

mess with her if Charlie wasn’t protecting

bit her lip, thinking she must’ve had one too many drinks

was drunk, what was

drunk

couldn’t help but let her mind wander, her head throbbed with pain.

Ridge. Seeing that Charlie had no intention of getting out of the car, Emily had to remind him, “We’re here, time to

she was sober now. He slowly sat up and said nonchalantly,

Mr. James. Safe travels,” Emily murmured without looking up as she stepped out of the car. She lingered for a moment, watching the vehicle retreat until it disappeared from view.

“Emily!”

her turn in surprise Dr. Martin?” she exclaimed, spotting him stepping out of a nearby car, a bouquet of flowers in hand. Under the glow of the streetlight, his eyes

been waiting for you, he admitted.

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