The Spoiled Girl

Jacob squatted in front of Emily, noticed the blue circles under her eyes, and felt sorry for her. Suddenly, he wrapped his arms around Emily's waist and said, "My mission failed. I lost track of Darren and haven't rested for several days!"

"Darren?" Emily's heart skipped a beat. Instead of blaming him, she became concerned, asking, "Are you hurt? Did that evil bastard do anything to you?"

Jacob shook his head dejectedly. Taking advantage of Emily's concern for him, he quickly rose and sat on the sofa, seizing the opportunity to hold Emily in his arms. Then, he replied like a spoiled child, "No, I didn't get hurt, but Darren got away. We have looked for him for many days, but we haven't found any trace of him!"

"Darren escaped? Where did he go?" Emily fretted nervously. Darren was a demon and guilty of many bad deeds. If he skulked off and hid in the dark, it would be more difficult to finally deal with him.

Previously, Darren had fled to F Country. Emily had thought that that would be the last time they would see or hear from Darren, but she never anticipated that he would not be willing to lead his life as a fugitive. And now that he had returned home, he had caused even more danger.

Emily trembled all over at the thought of Darren still being on the lam.

Jacob didn't really want to discuss Darren with Emily now after coming back home. He just used it as an excuse to act like a spoiled child so that Emily wouldn't blame him. Then, he could relax and finally get some sleep.

Obviously, he had succeeded in distracting Emily's attention.

"Honey, I haven't slept for several days. Shall we go take a shower and get some sleep?" Jacob could tell that Emily was exhausted from her weary and pale face. He had been so caught up in dealing with Darren these days that he hadn't dared to call Emily and share any news with her, because he had feared that she would worry about him.

Now, he was safe at home, so when he told Emily about Darren's escape, she wouldn't become too emotional.

But she also seemed to have missed out on some sleep, and she would certainly benefit from some good rest.

As soon as Emily curled up in Jacob's arms, she felt a sense of security sweep over her, and her face grew peaceful. Soon, no longer feeling as high-strung, she became drowsy as if her weary body had already accepted Jacob's suggestion to get some sleep.

In spite of her drowsiness, she still nodded and opened her mouth as if she wanted to say more, but sleep

ecords to trace.

Emily's expression had changed when she looked at Jacob. At last, he hugged her and said in a voice choked by excitement, "Emily, you are brilliant! Now, I know what to do next."

Jacob didn't waste any more time. He just told Emily to stay at home and have dinner before he left in a hurry.

Emily lay in bed quite absent-mindedly for a while longer. Suddenly, she smiled and felt incredibly happy that Jacob had confided in her. He needed her and was willing to share his secrets and fears with her.

Emily put her hand over her heart and felt her heartbeat quicken. She turned over, hugged the pillow that Jacob had slept on, breathing in the scent of his body, and whispered, "Jacob, whenever you need me, I will always be behind you."

In Bonnie's house, something unexpected had happened.

Suddenly, a cruel looking man had moved into her house! Every day, her feelings became more and more confusing.

Ever since Darren moved into her house, she had to sleep in the guest bedroom every day. In addition, she was responsible for tending to him from time to time. She still had no clue as to Darren's identity, but from his words and manner, she guessed that he was not someone ordinary. However, according to the online news, no major criminals had escaped in Jingshi City, so who was he?

Hence, Bonnie could only remain curious about who her house guest was.

This man's mysterious aura teased her curiosity. On the first afternoon after he had woken up, he had paid her a considerable sum of money for her services to him. She had never imagined that she would receive such a large sum of money. It was simply inconceivable!