“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.
“Get a room for her, let her take a hot bath, and change into your uniform.”
“Alright! If it’s Captain York’s orders, I’ll do it!” Janie showed a lot of respect for this formidable inspection team captain.
Janie led Emmeline to the innermost room in the hallway, then said courteously, “There’s hot water in the bathroom; you can take a shower first. I’ll fetch a fresh uniform for you, and you can change later.”
“Alright, thank you,” Emmeline replied with a faint smile.
Janie also smiled, revealing her two sweet dimples. D
Emmeline took a hot shower and changed into the Transport uniform that Janie had brought her.
Although the uniform pants were a bit long and the short-sleeved shirt was somewhat oversized, the comfort and warmth it provided made Emmeline feel much better.
Meanwhile, Benjamin was still waiting in the lobby.
When Emmeline came out in her new clothes, he said, “Tony has prepared dinner in his office. Let’s go over for a meal.”
“Is this not too much trouble?” Emmeline felt a bit embarrassed.
“We’re all friends; there’s no trouble at all. Your brother even saved Tony once,” Benjamin reassured her.
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