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.

her eyes. A mist began

tell if the tears were from the

this, Alaric’s teasing manner faded, replaced by seriousness as he looked

at her intently.

“Hertha, you…”

sincerely wish you and Georgia all the best –

words were sharp, a facade

hers. He had been concerned about

wanted to be with Spencer. She didn’t want to take any chances

it was as if they were cursing her love.

his grip on his glass tightening, “Of course, I wish

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best!”

and finished his drink

Hertha for drinking in a way that would get her drunk, and

round for both Hertha and

insistent on toasting each other, their pride at

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