Chapter 78

The time passed slowly. It was already 12:00 am. I looked at the clock ticking and turning on the wall. My gaze was fixed on the doors. It was so late. Valerie didn't even call, but she rarely spent the night outside. I believed she would come back. I was willing to wait regardless of how late she was. Just then, I heard something. It was the sound of keys opening a door. Then, the doors were pushed open. Valerie stumbled in. Her face was red. I got up and immediately smelled the strong smell of alcohol. It was clear that she had been drinking. No wonder she came back at this hour. The images that I saw online earlier flashed in my mind. I was curious. Did Valerie and Andrew go out drinking? "Ugh…" Valerie grabbed at my collar with a strained look. I didn't have time to think. I quickly held her. Valerie suddenly lifted her head to look at me. Our eyes met, but we were both silent. Looking at Valerie's intoxicated face, I couldn't help but want to laugh. She was usually cold