novelGoing Back Home
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Gail had gone there to meet Debbie, but when she reached Debbie's room, she saw that there were two people looking for something in the room. Her breathing became faster until she realized it was two bodyguards. And after watching them for a while, she realized that they weren't looking for anything. Rather, they were packing Debbie's things for her. What was going on?
What surprised her even more was that there were two bodyguards packing her things. The special treatment wasn't enough to make her suspicious, the number was. How much luggage could Debbie possibly have? Only then did it hit Gail that things were not as simple as she had thought. Something was definitely up, and she was curious what.
The bodyguards saw her, but both of them seemed not to care. They merely continued with their work. After they had packed everything that was visible in the room, one of them flipped the covers over, wanting to make sure that nothing was left behind. Instead of Debbie's belongings, a white blanket came into view. It looked much like an electric blanket to Gail.
Sure that nothing was left behind, the bodyguards remade the bed almost oblivious to the blanket. At that point, Gail couldn't help it anymore and dashed into the room like a tornado. With one enormous swipe, she lifted the covers and the sheets. Aha! It was indeed an electric blanket. Shocked, she looked around to find an electric warming fan in the corner as well. What was more, there were a number of more articles for daily use spread across the room, which were brand-new and barely seen in the village.
'None of us got any of these things except for Debbie. Why?'
It seemed that Debbie had more secrets than she had thought, and there was more to her story than she was letting on. Then Gail recalled that Debbie had invited her to sleep in her room the first night they were here, but she had refused, even insulting her in a way. Thinking about her stupid decision, she was extremely regretful. If she had said yes that night, then not only would she have slept soundly, she would have found out about this whole thing earlier.
Panting, Gail went in search of Debbie once more. The latter was saying her goodbyes to some elders in the village.
Regardless, she dragged her away from those villagers and demanded some answers."How come your room had much better facilities than ours? What's so special about you? And tell me one thing: why do I need your permission to leave this godforsaken place!? No wait. I get it. Tell me this: is it Emmett or Mr. Huo you are involved with?"
Gail studied Debbie's face after the string of questions she had thrown her way. With makeup, the girl had been the center of attention at the party the other day. But what was surprising was that eve you taking me? I'm going nowhere. I just want to go home!" He was sick of this place and couldn't stay here any longer.
Emmett stifled his laughter somehow, even though it was really hard to do after even a fleeting glance at Jared, and assured him, "Mr. Han, please relax. The cars waiting behind are for you and your friends."
Hearing this, Jared was relieved and calmed down."Okay, that sounds fair. Tomboy, I'm getting in the car." He sounded a bit embarrassed for having made a scene.
Looking at the Emperor beside her, Debbie took a deep breath before getting in. When Emmett opened the door for her, she found the overbearing man she had been thinking of the past few days sitting inside staring at her."What are you waiting for?" he asked.
Debbie's heart started pounding, and she felt a burning sensation in her face. All the fights and arguments they'd ever had between them vanished completely from her mind. Even before she had gotten in the car completely, she had already wrapped her arms around Carlos' neck and kissed him on the cheek.
Carlos was surprised by her sudden affectionate reaction.
After the kiss, Debbie got out of the car again and smiled."I have to go find Dixon. Be right back."
"Flirt with me and run away right after?" Carlos complained in a husky voice.
Debbie's face turned crimson."No, idiot. I don't plan to do that just yet. I'll be back soon, " she retorted.
She was about to turn around when Emmett assured her, "Mrs. Huo, all your friends have gotten in the cars. Please don't worry."
"All right, then." She found Emmett was a very considerate person. Nothing to worry about, Debbie bent down to finally get in the car.
Suddenly a man in navy blue ethnic clothes called from behind her, "Debbie, wait!"
Debbie turned around. The village head's son was running towards her.
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