Chapter 54

"I... I...No, I am not!

Bianca's face went ghostly white, tremblinguncontrollably. This time, it wasn't an act. She'dheard the stories about Daniel's ruthless nature. Noone who crossed him ever came out unscathed

ames noticed Bianca seemed on the brink of arelapse from her old illness. He didn't dare stayany longer and risk angering Daniel. Seizing themoment, he said, "Daniel, I'm sorry, but it lookslike Bianca's old illness is flaring up. I need to gether to a doctor right away. We won't bother youanymore. Take care.

With that, he supported Bianca and hurried out ofthe room like they were fleeing from a demon.

Emily watched them leave in such a pitiful stateand couldn't help but laugh heartily.

"Having fun?" Daniel's voice was low and casualHe leaned back naturally, a stark contrast to hisusual serious demeanor. His deep, soulful eyeswere captivating without him even realizing it

Emily's heart raced. She had almost forgotten Daniel was there in her moment of triumph.Suppressing her excitement, she smiled, "Not bad.But Mr. Smith, you must have found it amusingtoo.

"It's not a joke! At your age, you should laughfreely and without restraint." Daniel said ascasually as if he were talking about the weather.

Emily almost teared up. It seemed he had noticedhow burdened and devoid of self she had beenliving. In her past life, she had been. In this life.because of the pain from her past, even though sheno longer lived for others, she still lived heavily.

What was it like to live freely? She had never

experienced it. But his words reminded her. Sinceshe was living for herself, she should live morefreely. In this life,she was only eighteen!

Daniel, thank you!" At this moment, sheaddressed Daniel as a kindred spirit and gave hima genuine smile.

Daniel was taken aback. Then, the corners of hislips lifted slightly. Indeed, she was a perceptivegirl who understood his words.

'You saved me again. Shouldn't I be thanking you Emily?" He smiled and looked into Emily's eyes.

Both of them couldn't help but laugh.

"Daniel, are you okay? When I saw the news abouyour accident, I was scared to death. I rushed overas fast as I could..." Charles came running in, hisvoice preceding him.

'S谥hit..." He swallowed the curse under Daniel'swarning gaze. Charles was reacting this waybecause he had iust walked in and saw Danielsmiling. And at a girl, no less. He even wonderedif he had entered the wrong room. Rubbing hiseyes, he confirmed it was Daniel, so he almost letout a curse.

He looked Emily up and down. Indeed, she wasquite pretty. And she seemed even more beautifulthan the last time he saw her. But she was so

young!

"Hey, Ms. Johnson. How did you end up in thesame car as Daniel? Does this mean you've beenthrough thick and thin together? Any thoughts onthat?" Charles smiled, probing.

Emily frowned. Did he think she was trying toseduce Daniel? She suppressed all her emotionsand said calmly,"Mr.Green, you misunderstand The reason Mr. Smith and I were together is thatboth our dogs were sick.We were planning to takethem to the vet together.

Charles was about to ask when Daniel got a dog.Then he remembered. So, Daniel was using thedog to get closer to Emily. Impressive! He couldn’help but blurt out, "So, Daniel, you iust bought adog, and it's already sick?"

Bought a dog?" Emily looked at Daniel inconfusion.

If she remembered correctly, Daniel had said thedog was a stray and looked pitiful.