Concerned, Natalie asked in a low voice, “I forgot to ask last time. Why were you two at the clinic?”

Elizabeth’s voice filled with sorrow as she explained, “Jorge used to be a drug addict. After quitting, he seemed like a different person. But he lost his job and became violent. Everything used to be so good between us. I don’t know why things have come to this.”

Natalie frowned, forming a worse impression of Jorge upon hearing about his past as a drug addict. Carefully choosing her words, she asked, “What are you planning to do? Do you have any plans?”

Elizabeth sighed heavily, nursing a glass of wine, her sadness evident. “I want to break up with him, but I don’t think it’s the right time. I can’t just give up on him when he needs me.”

Trying to offer comfort, Natalie said, “If you’re certain that he has truly quit drugs, maybe breaking up isn’t necessary.” Elizabeth managed a bitter smile and downed two more glasses of wine.

Just then, Elizabeth’s phone rang, displaying “BF” on the screen.

Elizabeth answered the phone in a rush, her heart pounding. “Where are you?” Jorge’s voice sounded anxious on the other end of the line. “Why aren’t you home yet? I’ve been waiting for you for half an hour!”

“I’m having dinner with my friends at the Riverside Restaurant. I’ll be back later,” Elizabeth explained, her face filled with disappointment.

“What the hell are you talking about? Friends? What friends? Come up with a better lie, Elizabeth! Tell me—are you with another man?” Jorge’s voice grew louder and more aggressive, causing everyone at the table to overhear the conversation.

“You’re crazy!” Elizabeth didn’t want to waste her breath on him, so she angrily hung up the phone and reached for another glass of wine. By that point, she had already finished almost an entire bottle of red wine by herself.

get drunk, Natalie intervened. “Let’s eat something first before you have

and continuing to drink. Eventually, Natalie turned to Draco for help, even though he usually avoided meddling

drunk won’t solve anything,” Draco scolded, surprising everyone. He was known for being gentle and level-headed, both at work and in private. Elizabeth obediently stopped drinking, but it seemed too late.

lost her appetite. She sat quietly while Draco and Natalie finished their meal. Concerned, Natalie walked Elizabeth to the restaurant’s gate, wanting to drive her home. However, their homes were in

worry, Draco offered to take Elizabeth home himself. “You should go home now. Drive

Draco approached Elizabeth to help her, as she was too drunk to stand on her own. Coincidentally, just as Draco reached her, she stumbled and fell into his arms. Natalie saw nothing wrong with

man suddenly stepped in front of Draco, blocking their way. He pointed an accusing finger

escalate, Natalie tried to intervene and explain, “Sir, calm down. We’re both Elizabeth’s colleagues.

without hesitation. Natalie nearly fell, but luckily, Brandon, wearing a black overcoat, caught her just in time. He helped her up and looked

onto Natalie until she regained her balance. Then, he confidently approached Jorge, gripping his shoulders tightly before forcefully

“What the—?! Who the

your own fucking business!”

Jorge

the ground. He had no intention of wasting his

Jorge curled into a ball and hastily covered his head. The imposing presence of the man before him was overwhelming. He didn’t know who Brandon was, but it was clear

I’ll call the police!” Jorge

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