Chapter 242

Michael's heart ached when he noticed how exhausted Emmie was. He scooped her up in his arms and carried her straight to the bedroom.

Emmie was utterly exhausted. She figured it was probably because she had to fulfill his desires every night and work during the day. Also, she hadn't gotten any sleep last night. As soon as he laid her on the bed and her head hit the pillow, she fell asleep.

When she woke up, she couldn't tell what time it was. She noticed that the sky had darkened, and the man was sitting beside the bed with an unlit cigarette between his fingers.

As soon as she opened her eyes, he looked over, almost as if he could sense her awakening. His eyes were as bright as stars as he gazed intently at her face.

Michael had never seen Emmie in this state before. Her eyes were bloodshot, and her face was pale. There were dark circles under her eyes, and her hair was a mess. Also, she seemed a little out of it, having just awakened.

He chuckled, finding her dazed expression