My Great Escape Led Me to You novel Chapter 161

Emily Blair felt a flush of embarrassment creeping up her neck. She twisted the edge of her sleeve with both hands and lowered her gaze. “I know it’s a lot to ask—I’m sorry. But I’m out of options, so I have to beg you. If you agree, just consider it a favor I owe you. After this… anything you ask of me, I’ll—”

“Anything?” Arianna George’s tone was calm, but there was a steely edge beneath the gentleness. Though she looked refined and composed, her words left Emily floundering.

“Let’s be honest—even if I needed something, what could a student like you possibly offer in return? As for this ‘favor’ of yours, what’s it really worth?”

With that, Arianna pulled open her front door. She paused on the threshold, glancing back with a polite but pointed smile. “I’m afraid your words haven’t convinced me yet.”

“I’m sorry—you should leave now.”

Emily knew she had little to offer Arianna George, but she wasn’t ready to give up just because of a few dismissive words.

“Please, Ms. George—” she pleaded.

“Ms. George!” Her voice overlapped with another, lighter one.

Everyone turned to look.

It was Sophia Clark.

Her bright smile grew even wider at the sight of Emily Blair and Elizabeth Wilson. Carrying a gift box, Sophia walked over and, with an easy familiarity, took the heavy bucket from Arianna’s hands.

“Let me take that, Ms. George. You shouldn’t strain yourself.”

Arianna’s expression softened, her eyes warm as she looked at Sophia. “Oh, it’s not heavy, don’t worry about me. Here, give it back—I can manage. I can’t possibly let a guest carry things for me.”

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