"Let me calm down for a moment."

So real.

Real enough that she wanted to escape.

"Ethan... Ethan Ainsley."

"I'm here."

Lola Hussey's voice trembled slightly, "Give me a moment to calm down."

"Okay."

After responding, Ethan took off his coat and draped it over Lola, carefully wrapping her up, afraid that she would catch a cold in the rainy night.

Finally, he picked up the black umbrella from the ground and held it with one hand.

Lola looked up at him, and his gaze reflected her appearance. Under the dim streetlight, his face was gentle.

At least at this moment.

Looking away, she slowly turned around, her back facing him.

Silent for one second, two seconds, three seconds,

After the tenth second, she quickly ran back to the car, opened the door, and got in.

"Drive, back to the manor."

The driver immediately started the car.

Under the dim light, Ethan stood by the road with the black umbrella, staring in one direction for a long time before looking away, his lips moved slightly, uttering three words.

...