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.

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

were from the alcohol or a broken heart.

like this, Alaric’s teasing manner faded, replaced by seriousness

at her intently.

“Hertha, you…”

down, “I sincerely wish you and Georgia all the best – won’t you do the

facade masking her inner turmoil.

hers. He had been concerned about her, but her statement turned

Spencer. She didn’t want to

it was as if they were cursing her love.

grip on his glass tightening, “Of

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best!”

head back and finished his drink in one

in a way that would

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