Chapter 280

Zeb finally smiled at Blondie's words—he was happy with anything, as long as Frank embarrassed himself in front of Winter! Blondie hurried up to Frank right then, exclaiming, "Yo, Mr. Lawrence! Why are you drinking juice alone there? Us dudes should be drinking liquor!" Frank shook his head. "I'll pass. I'm supposed to be driving." Zeb guessed Blondie's plan just then and quickly joined them. "Hey, I'm driving too, and I'm drinking. We could just call for a designated driver if we have to—it's disrespectful to Winter if you don't drink on her birthday, right?" Frank studied the two boys who were suddenly so enthusiastic. It would be strange if they were not up to something bad. As for Winter, she did not drink, but her brother Fred often did—she was convinced that men liked to drink. Moreover, she did not want to see Frank sitting there alone and reasoned, "Why don't you have a drink too, Mr. Lawrence? I'd think you're being abused sitting here by yourself. Don't worry—I'll get