Miles threw off the duvet and slid into his slippers, ready to head out without a second glance back at her.

His movements were swift, but just as he stood up, his tall frame wobbled.

"Hey, watch out!"

Felicity's concern overpowered her, and she reached out instinctively to steady him, blurting out, "Didn't you just have surgery for a peptic ulcer? Why on earth are you drinking?" "I'm fine."

He didn't directly address her question. Once he regained his balance, he dropped his arms, putting some distance between them, "Thanks for the concern, I'm outta here."

...

Watching Miles leave her bedroom and walk out of the K&J Mansion without even bothering to change his slippers, Felicity was still trying to process what had just happened.

The sound of someone else in the house startled her, and Karen emerged from the master bedroom.

living room, she rubbed her eyes

"Mom."

he dozed off, so I had your dad help

massaged her temples, equally surprised by the night's

Langston's already

***

return to Eldorria City

her time at the K&J Mansion, just hanging out with her parents. "Felicity,

comment wasn't one of

was laced

the living room couch, legs

a card in hand and handed it over to his daughter, "Here's five million. Your sister called asking for some travel money. can't play favorites, so whatever I give her,

tinged with disbelief, "Dad, I'm not exactly hurting for cash! And how can you compare me with Chloe? I have a job, and she's still

"Take it."

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