Chapter 22. Don’t Look at Me That Way

Scarlett didn’t seem to care that she didn’t have luggage on her. She took a seat next to Chuck, held up the coffee pot, and poured herself a cup of coffee. She smiled charmingly and said, “I don’t want to drag some heavy bags around. Especially not when you’ll leave me stranded and go off to talk to some woman or another.”

Chuck raised his eyebrows, “You really think I’m that kind of person?”

Scarlett shook her head and said, “I was just kidding. You’re the best friend. Thank you for doing this for me.”

Chuck took a look at her. “Come on. Don’t be happy now.”

As soon as they boarded the plane, Scarlett was ready to sleep. She had lost sleep for a few days, and now the comfort and security of leaving all those people and their rumors helped her relax. She slept, her body all twisted and awkward, in the small airplane seat.

When they arrived at the airport in Hong Kong, it was already dark outside. Scarlett pulled Chuck’s luggage reluctantly and follo