Chapter 19
Erika's POV
I looked in that direction. Derek opened the door, rushed over, and hugged me in his arms. Honestly, I didn’t feel bad being blamed by Emma and questioned by Carl. I didn’t worry about the meeting and the vote at all. But the moment he held me in his arms, I felt bitter and had the urge to cry.
He carried me in his arms, sat on the sofa, and patted me on my head.
I messed it up and get you in trouble, right? I leaned against his chest and asked. I looked up and saw the dark circles under his eyes. Suddenly, a sense of guilt seized me. He had been very busy these days and now he got into trouble because of me.
"Don’t overthink it. I’ve said that my responsibility is to protect you. You don’t need to worry about it. Leave it to me," he whispered to my ears. His ho
