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.

mist began to

if the tears were from the alcohol

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

at her intently.

“Hertha, you…”

down, “I sincerely wish you and Georgia all

words were sharp, a facade

about her, but her statement turned his worry into a lump in his

didn’t

it was as if they were cursing her

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

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best!”

and finished his drink

laughing at Hertha for drinking in a way that would get her drunk, and now he had made

for both Hertha

on toasting each other, their pride at stake, drinking glass

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