Cordelia was worried that Adrian might return and come up with other nasty ideas. She told Jamie, "Mr. Colby, let's leave here before my brother comes back."
"Don't worry, I got your back. Go get some rest first." Jamine said.
"No way, you don’t know my brother. He might be scheming against both of us." Cordelia, already risen from the bed. She wore a white dress. It was a girly style, but soaked and clung to her body, revealing her sexy figure. The scene caused an awkward silence.
Jamie blushed and turned away after a quick glance. He took off his jacket and put it on her.
When they reached the hotel lobby, Jamie offered to escort Cordelia home. However, Cordelia was afraid of being spotted by her dorm mates and the news reaching Ronan. Unable to explain, she said, "It’s fine, thanks though, Mr. Colby."
"Can you manage on your own?" Jamie was still worried.
"It's close by, I'll be there in no time." Cordelia managed to force a smile.
"I think it’s better if I send you home." Jamie was worried that she might get into trouble.
While they were debating. Suddenly, two car horns sounded from the roadside!
Cordelia turned her head and her face turned pale. It was Ronan's car.
"Mr. Evans, why are you here?" Cordelia felt guilty for no apparent reason.
Ronan's face was gloomy. His eyes were like lightning, sweeping slowly over the two of them. His wife, alongside another man, was messing around outside a hotel and wearing his clothes!
How embarrassing!
In the blink of an eye, flames seemed to burst from Ronan's eyes. His voice was filled with anger, "Are you two on a date?"
Cordelia was in a tight spot, knowing that Ronan had misunderstood, and hurriedly tried to explain. But at that moment, Jamie pulled her into his arms and stared defiantly at Ronan, "Who are you? Why are you interfering with her? Do you know what Cordelia has been through?"
Ronan responded coldly, "It's not your job to worry about her!"
With that, he glared at Cordelia, questioning, "Aren't you coming over?"
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