She Accepted Divorce, He Panicked by Nyx Rai

135 Getting Drunk Scarlett's POV

It won't work if Ava doesn't leave Sebastian's side, which is the most cases. Betting on my luck, I sneak to the edge of the staircase, peeking out without exposing myself.

The lobby has only the chandelier on, dim mode. The faint yellow light cast an ambiguous spell on the crowd, and the air smells sexy. With the help of alcohol, it's like everyone's reason has been taken a bite from, and they are all now shaking their heads at the music, laughing and occasionally touching their bodies,

The party is well-done now.

In a light dress, I don't stand out at all. Unlike Sebastian-

I'm a bit surprised to find him sitting by the bar all alone, a drink in his hand and no Ava. He looks sullen and bored, but lucky for me, he is not leaving. The moment I look over, as if felt something, he suddenly looks up, and his eyes crushes right into mine. Then he smiles. A clean, friendly smile with little intention behind it. Just purely to be friendly.

Just like the day when he saved me.

I suppress my memory, walking down and sneaking to his side. He looks a bit surprised. His phone - my target - on the table right by his hand. He keeps his phone in mute mode, and this way he doesn't miss any notification.

"Didn't think you would come out again," He smiles, genuine happiness shining in his eyes - a smile I don't usually get-

had?" I blurt. Instantly my words seem to freeze his smile. That was not my

my indication, snapping his fingers to catch the

tell. I had to go to different bars to take him home during the first year of our marriage, and I have seen all his drunk stages, light to heavy. I

who loved one woman for

and I bite

me talking with him staying silent. Somehow it got harder to have a good conversation when he reacts to me now. "-I'm sorry," I try to start again, "I'm actually here to say thank you.

myself to keep a smile even if he says something mean in return.

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has seen through me, then he shakes his head and smiles again: "Any decent man would have done it.

up, and he looks over as he slips down

much, I put my purse over his phone. He darts his

I find