Chapter 302 Stumbled
Lionel opened the door and simply moved a chair to sit near it, holding a phone.
It was said that girls who left familiar places alone always had trouble sleeping.
If Emma had any problems, he could be able to help her in time.
Lionel even sent a message to Emma.
[What time are we leaving tomorrow?]
As long as Emma was not asleep or awake, she would reply to him.
An hour later, his phone finally rang.
[Get up at eight, the event doesn't start until noon. I want to go early.]
Lionel hurriedly replied: [Okay, haven't you rested yet?]
[I slept well, ready to go to the hot springs.]
Lionel stood up suddenly, pulling his collar nervously.
Lionel typed out a line: [Do you need me to accompany you?]
But when it came time to send, Lionel hesitated.
Their relationship hadn’t reached that point yet, and would saying this be too ambiguous?
What if Emma thought he's being inappropriate...
After thinking for a while, Lionel could only respond: [Okay, come back early.Don't stay out too late.]
[Okay.]
Emma had already received the hot spring clothes she bought from the front desk. After putting them on, she wrapped herself in a bathrobe and set off.
It was already eleven o'clock at night.
When she went downstairs, apart from a few staff members in the lobby, she didn't see any other pedestrians.
Emma stared at the map for a while, realizing she couldn't understand it.
She simply followed the sign directions, leaving the hotel to traverse a winding path through the grass, its stone slabs particularly smooth.
Only a few street lights were on, casting a dim light on the path, making it somewhat indistinct.
As she walked, Emma realized she seemed to be lost.
"Didn't the sign say the hot springs were this way? Why does it now say private cinema?"
Emma spun in place for a while, unable to see any passersby, so she had no choice but to call Lionel.
The phone rang twice before he answered.
"Have you rested?"
"Not yet, what's up?"
"I can't find my way. Can you come and pick me up?"
"Send me your location. Stand still."
"Okay."
In about five minutes, Lionel arrived.
"Why are you here so quickly?"
Lionel's breathing was a bit heavy, probably from running over.
Instead of answering the question, Lionel said, "Let's go. I'll take you to the hot springs."
"Okay."
Feeling the cool night breeze that carried a hint of chill, Emma and Lionel, one leading and the other following, quickened their pace. Emma's mind, filled with scary thoughts, led her to inadvertently step on Lionel's slippers.
"Sorry, sorry..."
Lionel reached out to her, "It's okay, hold onto me. let's walk side by side."
Without any hesitation, Emma grabbed his hand.
Emma looked calm, but Lionel's heart couldn't help but skip a beat.
With Lionel leading the way, they quickly arrived at the hot springs.
The hot springs and the pool were connected, with many people playing here, their laughter dispelling Emma's anxiety.
After registering their room number, they began to look for a suitable hot spring spot.
"You soak here. I'll go to the other side." Lionel said.
Emma stopped him .
"Wait, we both handed in our phones. What if I can't find you later? Since it's a mixed bathing for men and women, it doesn't matter."
Lionel hesitated for a moment, "Well... alright."
Although he said that, Lionel still seemed a bit shy.
After taking off his bathrobe, Lionel quickly got into the hot spring pool.
In the dim light, Emma saw that Lionel had a decent figure.
"I didn't expect the senior look so slim, but with a good body."
Automatically gesturing to her from the other end of the hot spring, Lionel said, "Come down, the temperature is quite high, very comfortable."
Emma agreed .She wore a very conservative hot spring outfit, nothing was exposed except her legs.
The temperature of the hot spring water was very comfortable, causing sweat to bead on her forehead.
Separated by five meters, hidden under the trees, they felt the scene was indeed poetic.
Lionel's gaze was evasive, trying not to look in Emma's direction.
He considered himself a gentleman, but couldn't guarantee he wouldn't lose his head.
So after soaking for twenty minutes, Lionel decisively got up.
"It's not good to stay too long, and we have to get up early tomorrow, so why don't we head back now?"
Emma agreed with him. Since she felt a bit dizzy and short of breath after soaking in hot springs.
As she got out of the water, the cold wind hit her, making her shiver.
Lionel quickly draped the bathrobe over her and walked briskly ahead.
"I'll go get our phones, you wait here."
Emma shook her head and hurried to catch up.
"I'll go with you... Ah!"
Before she could finish her sentence, her wet feet slipped on the three steps and she fell uncontrollably!
When Lionel turned around, he saw Emma falling solidly from the first step to the third step.
Alarmed, Lionel quickly ran to Emma's side.
"Are you okay?"
Emma hugged her knees, burying her face.
No response.
Thinking she was seriously injured, Lionel asked, "Where did you fall? Did you break the skin? Let me see."
"It's okay," Emma's embarrassed voice came out, "Can you turn around and see if anyone saw that just now?"
Amused by her, Lionel chuckled.
"It's so late, and you're still worried about saving face."
"Don't worry, there's no one around."
Emma breathed a sigh of relief, wrapped her arms around Lionel's neck, and struggled to stand up.
"My foot hurts and my butt hurts too."
Lionel promptly squatted in front of Emma.
"Get on, I'll carry you back."
Emma didn't hesitate and climbed on.
Emma was very light, so it was no effort for Lionel to carry her.
Lionel took her back to the room and had the front desk send over some medicine.
"Apply it yourself."
"Thank you."
"I'll head back now."
"Okay."
After Lionel left, Emma looked at her foot and saw a bruise on the top.
After applying the medicine, she immediately messaged Luann in distress.
[I got hurt, my foot is all bruised!]
[How did it happen?]
[I fell down the stairs. By the way, I arrived in Landon! You said Avoida would also attend this award ceremony, so I came over to see.]
[What time will you be here tomorrow?]
[Around eight or nine.]
[Ok, come find me when you arrive.]
[You're coming too?]
[Not just me, your brother is also here.]
Thinking of Myron's fierce and cold appearance, Emma hesitantly asked, [Would it be inappropriate for me to disturb your private time together?]
This time, Luann didn't reply for a long time.
About forty minutes later, a voice message came through.
The voice was low and hoarse, tinged with a hint of satisfaction after exercise.
"Emma, it's best if I don't see you tomorrow."
With her phone volume turned up to the maximum, Emma could still hear Luann's soft sobbing, "Myron, you jerk..."
Emma felt confused immediately.
