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.

daughter in the living room, she

"Mom."

"Oh! Is Langston still in your room?! He had a few drinks with your dad earlier, and I saw he dozed

her temples, equally surprised by the night's

Langston's already

***

that night ensured Felicity's return to Eldorria City was anything but

from a message from Abigail suggesting a shopping spree, Felicity spent most of her time at the K&J Mansion, just hanging out with her

comment wasn't one of mere

was laced

I've changed much." She was lounging on the living room couch,

daughter, "Here's five million. Your sister called asking for some travel money.

for cash! And how can you compare me with Chloe? I have a job, and she's

"Take it."

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