Chapter 1626

As Emma stepped through the door, her gaze landed on a chaotic scene. About half a dozen guys, all around Ron's age, lounged in the living room. They were sprawled across the couches in various states of disarray—some clutching beer bottles, others gripping video game controllers, and a few dragging on cigarettes. The floor was littered with empty bottles and cigarette butts, as if they were in some kind of urban junkyard. Emma's face twisted in disgust. Carla coughed through the noise. The living room was a cacophony of voices and video game sounds, but Carla's coughing barely made a dent. Out of necessity, she raised her voice. "Ron, your mom asked Jason to bring Emma over." It was her shout that finally caught everyone's attention. Heads turned almost in unison, and when they saw Emma standing next to Carla, some were visibly stunned. One of the guys, with a nonchalant whistle, exclaimed, "Damn, she's a knockout!" Emma, with her porcelain complexion and delicate features, st