Chapter 221 Too Embarrassing

The car ride was spent in silence. Gabriel's knuckles had turned white from how tightly he was gripping the steering wheel. He would occasionally glance at Emily, who was sleeping like a log in the front passenger's seat. Eventually, the car slowed to a stop in front of the villa. Gabriel unbuckled his safety belt before getting out of the car and circling to the front passenger's side. Then, he opened the door and picked Emily up. As he did so, Emily tossed and turned in his arms, mumbling unintelligibly. After that, he carried her to the master bedroom. However, just as he was about to place her on the bed, she suddenly began struggling. Due to this, Gabriel lost his balance. Still, he subconsciously tightened his hold on Emily and protectively cradled her against him as they fell onto the wool carpet. When his back hit the floor, he let out a muffled grunt. Meanwhile, Emily was completely unharmed as she lay sprawled atop Gabriel. Her eyes were hazy as she lifted her hea