Chapter 49 Real Feelings

Marcus sat alone in a booth at Twilight Spirits Bar, idly swirling the amber liquid in his glass. The dim lights reflected off the whiskey, casting a golden shimmer. The lively chatter and music around him contrasted starkly with his silence. Several women had approached him throughout the night, but his cold and indifferent demeanor quickly drove them away. Nathan strolled in and immediately spotted Marcus. He smirked, casually draping an arm over his shoulder before sliding into the seat beside him. "Drinking alone? That's unusual," he teased. "Where's Lydia? How come she's not clinging to you tonight?" Marcus didn't react much and simply shrugged. "I broke up with her." "You broke up?" Nathan raised an eyebrow, clearly surprised. "Weren't you two already preparing for the wedding? What happened?" Marcus didn't respond immediately. Instead, he lifted his glass and downed the remaining whiskey in one gulp. Nathan studied his face briefly before switching topics. "By the way, d