Chapter 42. She Looks Good

That man who kidnapped Skyler haunted Skyler and me like a nightmare, and he threatened our safety with every moment that he was alive. So I just couldn’t wait to end that nightmare myself…I’m sorry to cause you so much trouble…But I always trust you, I really do…” Scarlett was a little upset. She didn't want Francis to misunderstand the situation or her feelings either.

“I promise there won’t be next time.” Scarlett looked up at him with watery eyes.

“Never again.” Francis couldn’t help but hold her tight; he wanted Scarlett close to him, always.

Scarlett’s heart was beating frantically, and her cheeks flushed red as if she had downed multiple shots of tequila. For this first time, she gazed deeply into Francis’s eyes without any fear and without avoiding his gaze. It seemed like the entire Milky Way was hidden inside his glittering gray eyes. “How come I never noticed before that he is actually so charming?” Scarlett thought to herself.

All of a sudden, Sc