Chapter 1718:

Faye nearly mentioned she had driven here and could get Lucas home, but she caught herself, swallowing the words. She simply nodded her agreement.

Vincent started toward the unconscious Lucas, then stopped as his phone’s sharp ring cut through the quiet. He retrieved the device and pressed it to his ear. “Hello?”

Whatever voice reached him through the speaker drained the color from his face. “What? How is that even possible?”

After a moment, he said, “Fine. I understand. I’m heading there now.”

He ended the call and turned to Faye, frustration written across his features. “I’m sorry, Faye. An emergency has erupted at my company that demands my immediate attention. I can’t drive you and Lucas home now. Let me arrange a designated driver for you.”

can take Uncle Lucas home myself. My car’s outside, and I haven’t touched a drop of alcohol tonight. I

his brow creasing with uncertainty. “I’m

a thin line, betraying a trace of apprehension. “Besides, having a stranger drive me home at this hour wouldn’t be

nodded. “All right, then. Get Lucas home safely, and please—drive

my word,”

to where Lucas lay sprawled, hoisted him

exertion. His final instructions carried the weight of genuine concern. “Once you arrive at the house, contact Belinda immediately. She’ll help you get

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the steering wheel and nodded. “Okay. We’ll leave now.

“Bye.”

on the sidewalk, watching as the car’s taillights disappeared into the night. His eyes then narrowed with

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