"You're not King and you don't know who King is, then how come you were so sure that William was not King but a fake?" she demanded, her voice cutting through the tension in the room."None of what you said adds up, Caleb. Explain it to me, because right now, nothing you're saying makes any sense."Caleb found himself completely stumped, his mind racing for an explanation that seemed to elude him. He licked his suddenly dry lips, feeling the weight of Emily's gaze bearing down on him."Well, Caleb," she prompted, her tone expectant, "Start explaining."Caleb scratched the back of his head nervously, his mind racing to formulate a response. Emily observed him intently, her eyes fixed on him, waiting for his reply, her patience wearing thin with each passing moment.A sudden idea illuminated Caleb's face, and a smile tugged at the corners of his lips. "Actually, Emily, there's something I've been meaning to tell you for a while now," he began, his voice tinged with excitement.Emily
"Please! I'm sorry!" William's voice cracked with desperation, his hands clasped together in a pleading gesture. Sweat beaded on his forehead, and his eyes darted frantically between Caleb and the phone in Caleb's hand."I'll never look in Emily's direction again, I swear!" His words spilled out in a rush, each syllable tinged with fear and remorse. He took a hesitant step forward, his body trembling with anxiety as he begged for mercy.Ignoring William's pleas, Caleb reached into his pocket to retrieve his mobile, only to realize with a sinking feeling that his battery was dead. He sighed in frustration, casting a brief glance down at William, who was still pleading desperately.Turning his gaze to Mr. Chan, Caleb's expression hardened. "Call the police," he instructed firmly, "And tell them to take this person away." His tone brooked no argument as he handed the responsibility over to Mr. Chan, his resolve unwavering despite the setback with his phone.William's eyes widened wit
In the wee hours of the morning, around two o'clock, the police finally concluded their questioning and the process of writing out statementsAs they walked out the door, the dimly lit police station corridor felt strangely disorienting to Emily. She leaned against the doorframe for support, feeling a wave of dizziness wash over her."Caleb, I..." she began, her words trailing off as she swayed slightly.Caleb immediately noticed her distress and reached out to steady her. "Hey, are you okay?" he asked, concern evident in his voice.Emily nodded weakly, managing a small smile. "Yeah, just... my head is spinning a bit. Must be exhaustion from today's events," she replied, her voice tinged with weariness.As Caleb guided Emily out of the station, he scanned the empty streets, hoping to spot a taxi waiting nearby. However, the absence of any vehicles in sight left him feeling apprehensive. Glancing back at Emily, who appeared visibly exhausted, he realized they might have trouble fin
As they sat in silence on the bed, Caleb noticed Emily's agitation growing, her face flushing slightly. Concern etched across his features, he gently placed a hand on her shoulder and said, Caleb observed Emily's pale complexion and the beads of sweat forming on her forehead, causing him to express concern."Emily, you don't seem to be doing well," he remarked, his tone laced with worry.In response, Emily furrowed her brows, her expression confused, as she absentmindedly wiped her hand across her forehead."Huh...?" she mumbled, clearly disoriented."Emily, I think you should lie down and rest," Caleb suggested gently, concern evident in his voice."Hmm..." Emily mumbled "After everything that's happened today, you must be exhausted, both physically and mentally." Emily remained silent, her fingers gently massaging her temples in a desperate attempt to alleviate the dizziness and discomfort in her head."Why don't you lie down here and try to get some sleep?" Caleb suggested, moti
Caleb found himself struggling beneath Emily's frantic attempts to undo his buttons, her movements becoming more desperate with each passing moment. Despite his efforts to stop her, her hands persisted, their urgency bordering on frenetic."Emily, whats wrong with you, stop this!" he implored, his voice laced with concern and confusion. He could see the distress etched on her face, but her actions remained inexplicable to him.Gently but firmly, he pushed her hands away, his touch seeking to calm her frantic movements. The room was dimly lit, casting eerie shadows across the walls as Caleb tried to make sense of Emily's bewildering behavior. As he continued to fend off her advances, Caleb's eyes scanned Emily's face, searching for any flicker of recognition in her unfocused gaze."Emily, come to your senses," he urged, his voice laced with a mix of worry and disbelief. "What's gotten into you? Have you gone mad?" Each word was tinged with frustration and concern, his brows furrowi
"Emily, did William drug you this evening?" Caleb asked, his voice tinged with concern and dread. He feared the worst, but he needed to know the truth.But Emily seemed lost in her own world, her focus solely on her plea for him to release her hands. Her struggles grew weaker, yet her words remained the same mantra: "I'm hot... it's so hot."As Emily straddled him, Caleb's mind was momentarily clouded by conflicting impulses. Her touch sent a shiver down his spine, awakening a primal instinct that momentarily tempted him to respond in kind. Emily's allure was undeniable; any man would find her attractive. But, she wasn't just any girl to him; she was his friend, someone he held in high regard. Emily wasn't just a friend; she was his neighbor, she was almost like a sister.Despite the stirring sensations she evoked within him, Caleb's rational side intervened, reminding him of their platonic relationship and the need to maintain boundaries.Emily's proximity was clouding his thoug
"What the hell is going on with you, Emily?" he blurted out, his brows furrowing deeply as he searched her eyes for any sign of recognition. "Emily, please," Caleb pleaded, his voice a soothing melody laced with concern."Just stop okay and let me help you with your clothes," Caleb urged, his tone gentle yet firm.Caleb gently reached out to help Emily put her clothes back on, but she stilled, her eyes narrowing as she regarded him suspiciously."Why?" she questioned, her tone laced with confusion. "Doesn't my body look good?""Emily," Caleb said, his grip on her shoulders firm but gentle as he tried to shake some sense into her. "You've been drugged. Do you understand! YOU'VE BEEN DRUGGED!" You need to focus and try to calm yourself."But Emily shook her head vigorously. "I can't calm down," she protested, her voice trembling. "My whole body feels like it's on fire."Caleb sighed listening to her words.It was clear to him that the drug was likely responsible for her intense reac
"Every inch of my body feels like it's on fire. I'm suffocating in this heat."Caleb's heart clenched at the anguish in her voice, his own sense of helplessness growing with each passing moment. "I know, Emily," he murmured, his voice filled with sympathy. "Why won't you release me?" Emily's voice trembled with desperation, her eyes pleading with Caleb as she struggled against the confines of the bedspread. "Why are you doing this to me? Let me go!"Caleb's heart ached at the anguish in her words, the pain evident in every strained breath she took. "You think I want to do this," he replied, his voice filled with empathy, "But for your own sake, you just need to hang on a little longer."His words were a gentle reminder, a plea for her to trust him despite the confusion and fear clouding her mind. He knew it was difficult for her to understand at the moment, but he prayed that she would find peace in his presence until the storm within her subsided.Emily's frustration boiled ove