Chapter 79 Drinking his problem away

Alex descended the stairs, each step heavier than the last as the weight of betrayal settled on his shoulders. His heart felt like it had been dragged through rough terrain, shredded by the revelations he had just faced. Lisa, the person he trusted the most, had deceived him in ways he never thought possible. Christian noticed the turmoil in Alex’s eyes as he reached the last step. “Hey mate, what’s going on? Are you okay?” Christian's voice was filled with concern, his brow furrowed with worry. Alex shook his head, trying to dispel the overwhelming emotions threatening to consume him. “I... I had to postpone the wedding,” he confessed, the words tasting bitter on his tongue. Christian's eyes widened in surprise. “What? Why?” His voice held a mixture of confusion and curiosity. A heavy sigh escaped Alex's lips as he recounted the painful truth. “It's Lisa. She's been lying to me, and not a small lie but it’s even bigger. I can’t even explain it.” Christian's expression shifted t