Henley checked the navigation system and found there was an accident on the viaduct.
Since he could only drive slowly, he chatted with Audrey to keep her from getting bored. He talked about his embarrassing experiences when he studied abroad.
Henley’s sense of humor diverted Audrey’s attention. His stories piqued her interest, making her forget her problems momentarily.
At times, she couldn’t help bursting into laughter when Henley told her some funny stories.
Henley stole a glance at Audrey. And when he saw her bright smile, he felt like they had returned to their college days.
Then he looked straight ahead. Suddenly, he raised his eyebrows and said amusingly, “Finally, it doesn’t look like you are my abductee.”
Audrey felt embarrassed again. She looked at her reflection in the car window and said, “You’re exaggerating it.”
“Of course not. By the way, you have a fantastic smile,” Henley said, changing the topic.
Then he added, “But you still look good even if you don’t smile.”
Audrey chuckled.
“Henley, you must be popular among women. I bet you have a lot of admirers.”
Aside from being handsome, Henley was a gentleman with a very good sense of humor.
“Well, you’re right about that. But I haven’t been in love since college,” Henley replied.
“Really? Why?” Audrey asked in surprise. She didn’t expect it. After all, Henley was a good catch.
While turning the steering wheel, Henley replied casually, “Because the woman I like is already married.”
“Oh, alright.” Audrey didn’t say anything more. She thought it must be a heartbreaking experience for Henley, and she didn’t want to remind him of this sad memory. Besides, she didn’t mean to pry into his private life.
Then, she comforted him, “Henley, don’t worry. You are an excellent man. I believe that you will meet your Miss Right in the future.”
Henley said gently, “Thanks. I hope so.”
Finally, they passed through the viaduct. But they had to stop again when the traffic light turned red.
Henley took the bottled water from the bottle holder and was about to drink it.
When Audrey saw this, she realized it was the same bottle she had just drunk. She subconsciously stopped him.
“Henley, that bottle…”
But it was too late. Henley had already drunk the water.
After drinking, Henley looked at the bottle. Then, he said apologetically.
“Sorry, I didn’t notice it until now.”
Audrey felt a little embarrassed. Fortunately, the traffic Lights changed. Henley stepped on the accelerator and drove forward.
After the traffic lights, the flow of traffic was smooth. Henley drove faster this time.
At this moment, Audrey felt a little sleepy. She wasn’t sure if it was because of the heavy traffic jam just now or Henley’s excellent driving skills.
But one thing was for sure. Ever since she got pregnant, she often felt sleepy. Soon, her eyelids felt heavier, and she fell asleep.
After a while, the gray Mercedes-Benz arrived at the Crystal Bay and pulled over steadily.
But Henley didn’t wake Audrey up. Instead, he turned off the engine and sat quietly in the driver’s seat, waiting for her to wake up.
He adjusted the air conditioner to the right temperature, then he stared at her sleeping face quietly.
The Audrey in his car now looked a bit different from the Audrey he knew in college. Back then, she had a chubby face that made her look cute and innocent.
But now, she had lost some weight. Her chin became pointed, making her face look smaller and more delicate.
There was no doubt that she looked pure yet bewitching.
She had a face that could easily arouse men’s pity and affection.
Henley’s eyes darkened for a moment. He pushed the glasses on the bridge of his nose with his slender fingers, then picked up the bottle of water and drank it.
The water touched his lips, passed through his tongue, and flowed down his throat.
For some reason, he felt that the water tasted sweeter than ever.
Outside the car, the night was peaceful and calm. When the wind blew, the leaves of the trees swayed, making the pale moonlight seep through the gaps and shower on Audrey’s beautiful sleeping face. Such a picture was very pleasing to the eye.
Henley noticed that Audrey moved. It was as if she was about to wake up.
Suddenly, he leaned over and gently brushed the hair off her face.
His posture was ambiguous. If one looked from afar, it seemed Like he was kissing her.
At this time, Audrey opened her eyes. She was in a daze. Henley’s hand was still on her head. He wanted to take it back, but it was too late.
She was stunned. Then she exclaimed, “Henley?”
Audrey’s round eyes were fixed on Henley, which made his heart skip a beat.
He tried his best to calm himself down. Then he withdrew his hand and smiled gently.
“I’m just afraid that your hair will be stained by the ointment.”
“Is that so? Thank you then.”
After saying this, Audrey’s eyes darkened. She had thought of something unpleasant.
She got the wound on her face when Cecilia hit her with the purse.
Every time she remembered this, anger surged in her heart.
At this moment, Henley opened the car door for Audrey. The wind outside was a bit chilly, so Henley stood by the car first to shield her body from the wind.
Audrey was very grateful for Henley’s help today. If it weren’t for him, she couldn’t imagine what could have happened to her after she fainted. Out of politeness, she should have invited him in and had a cup of tea or something else.
However, it was late at night. She thought it was a bit inappropriate to invite a man to her apartment at this hour when she was alone.
“Go to bed early to get some rest. I have to go back to deal with some work.”
Henley seemed to have read Audrey’s mind. His words saved her from her predicament.
She secretly breathed a sigh of relief and said, “Henley, thank you again. I’ll make it up to you next time.”
“Don’t mention it. See you soon,” Henley replied.
“Alright, safe journey home then.”
Audrey stood on the side of the road and waved her hand.
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