Love's Redemption (Chris and Maddie)

Chapter 92

I went to a bar and stayed there from 3:00 pm till 9:00 pm, drinking the entire time. I didn't drink much, but I drank for a long time, until my mind was blank. and my body felt empty. I knew the owner, so even though I was alone, I didn't have to worry even if I got drunk.

"When are you leaving? Do you have a ride?" the owner asked. His last name was Webb. I didn't know his first name, since everyone only addressed him as Mr. Webb.

He looked to be in his fifties. If my dad were still around, they'd be about the

same age.

"Now, I guess." I didn't really want to leave, but I still had work tomorrow and

needed to rest earlier.

Tonight's drinking was my way of saying a final goodbye to my feelings for

Chris.

I stood up, leaning on the chair for support, but Mr. Webb stopped me. "I can't let you leave like this. I'll have someone take you home."

Mr. Webb was a thoughtful man. Despite his bar being tucked away in an alley, it had thrived for many years since most of his patrons were regulars and old

friends.

I remember the first time I came here was because I saw

too much then and almost slept through the night. By the time I woke up, I was the only one left. I was anxious and

ever wanted to drink and not go anywhere else because I

stopped me from drinking, letting me do as I

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ensured I was safe.

a daughter. When she was around 16 or

that and in the

opened this bar to protect those heartbroken girls and provide them with a

accepted because I didn't want

Don't go anywhere on your own," Mr. Webb said

around.

Right then, I

_chuckled. "Mr. Webb, it seems like you won't need to have someone send

about this place too since he'd been here before. I've also run into

I knew very well that