Chapter 1231

Raising his glass, he beckoned to her, “Drink up.”

Hertha glared at him furiously, snatched the glass from his hand and said with a huff, “Fine, I’ll drink! Here’s to you and Georgia tying the knot and popping out a bunch of kids soon!”

With that, she downed the whiskey in one gulp.

“Hey…” Seeing her knock it back, Alaric wanted to stop her, but it was already too late.

Whiskey is strong stuff, and she was going to get drunk fast.

The fiery liquor scorched Hertha, making her grimace in discomfort.

Alaric couldn’t help but chuckle at the array of expressions crossing Hertha’s face, “You know, anyone would think you’re drowning your sorrows over my engagement to Georgia rather than offering congratulations.”

His teasing words were taken to heart by Hertha.

Inside, Hertha felt as if she had been doused with spirits, a burning bitterness spreading rapidly through her chest, far more intense than the spiciness on her tongue.

Compared to the intoxication in her heart, the taste in her mouth seemed quite mild.

the discomfort and lifted her eyes. A mist began to form in her eyes as

were from

faded,

at her intently.

“Hertha, you…”

Hertha’s grip tightened as she stared him down, “I sincerely wish you and Georgia all the best – won’t you do the same

sharp, a facade masking her inner turmoil.

noticing the tears brimming in hers. He had been concerned about her, but her

Spencer. She didn’t want to take any

it was as if they were cursing

grip on his glass tightening,

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best!”

that, he tipped his head back and finished his

been laughing at Hertha for drinking in a way that would

poured another round for

insistent on toasting each other, their pride at

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