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.

school. I remember the first time I came here was because I saw Chris dancing with a girl who had a

the night. By the time I woke up, I was the only one left. I was anxious and scared, but Mr. Webb

not go anywhere else because I could end up in danger if I met

came here whenever I felt down. He never stopped me from drinking, letting me do as I pleased. But no matter how much I

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ensured I was safe.

When she was around 16 or 17, she drank because she was

health deteriorated after that and in the end, she committed suicide by jumping off a

to protect those heartbroken girls and provide

because I didn't

on

around.

Webb." Right then, I

the voice and saw Conrad walking toward me. I _chuckled. "Mr. Webb, it seems like you won't

I've also run into him here

coincidences since I knew very well that most so-called coincidences