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.”

emergency—it sounds serious. I can take Uncle Lucas home myself. My car’s outside, and I haven’t touched a drop of alcohol

with uncertainty.

lips pressed into a thin line, betraying a

left little room for argument. Vincent nodded. “All right, then. Get

have my word,”

to where Lucas lay sprawled, hoisted him up with considerable effort, and led him out of

Faye’s car, Vincent stepped back and exhaled deeply from the exertion. His final instructions carried the weight of genuine concern. “Once you

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wheel and nodded. “Okay.

“Bye.”

the night.

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