Chapter 1255
Chapter 1255:
Michelle burned with rage and helplessness. All she could do was watch Rupert and Annabel walk away.
“Rupert, I’ll have you soon. I always get what I want p>
On the way back to Douburgh, Finley drove while Annabel and Rupert sat side by side in the back seat. They held hands, but neither of them spoke. When they finally returned to Water Moon Community, Rupert’s body seemed to release its tension all at once.
He exhaled and sank onto the sofa. A wave of dizziness hit him, and he reflexively pressed his left hand to his forehead.
Annabel hurried to pour him a cup of hot water and handed it to him. Then she sat beside him, soothing him with a gentle voice. “It’s okay. You’re safe now. Are you feeling sick? Drink a little. It might help p>
“Michelle drugged me when I went to see her today,” Rupert said. He looked worn down. He didn’t lower his hand until the dizziness eased. Then he told Annabel everything that had happened in the cabin where Michelle had taken him.
Annabel’s expression grew more serious the more she heard. Still, she didn’t blame Rupert. She knew this was entirely Michelle’s fault, and Rupert was the one who had been harmed.
After thinking for a moment, Annabel sighed. “I never thought Michelle would turn out like this… But it’s over now, so don’t worry. She won’t cause trouble anymore. And if she goes too far, we can always call Calvert. I doubt he’d be happy to learn what his daughter has done p>
Rupert looked into her eyes and instinctively wrapped his arms around her. In that moment, all he cared about was the present—having the woman he loved beside him.
But when he thought back on everything that had happened, regret struck hard. A sense of responsibility toward his friend’s daughter had driven him, and that was why he had ignored the danger waiting for him.
“Calvert has always thought his daughter was a good girl,” Rupert said, his voice heavy. “I can’t even imagine how he’d feel if he knew what she’s really like. I didn’t expect… How could I fall into such a trap p>
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He clicked his tongue in frustration, disgusted with himself.
Annabel chuckled softly, leaning against his broad shoulder as she comforted him in a gentle voice. “Come on. Don’t dwell on it. You’re back, and that’s what matters. It’s not your fault. Michelle is a princess—no one would expect her to be so shameless p>
Then, with a smile, she pinched the tip of his nose. “Besides, you’re so charming that practically every woman falls for you p>
Rupert felt lighter, the tension easing from his chest. He replied, “That just proves you have good taste in men. And no matter how many women are attracted to me, you’re the only one in my heart p>
As they spoke, the lingering awkwardness between them faded away. Annabel had searched for him all evening, and now it was nearly midnight. Exhaustion finally caught up with them. They went to the bedroom, lay down, and fell asleep in each other’s arms.
At the film set of “My Youth, My Call p>
“Margo, get closer to Rory. You two are standing too far apart!” the photographer called out, motioning for them to pose properly.