CHAPTER 124: UNWELCOME ADVICE

"What happened last night, Cecilia?" Sarah asked, her voice calm but laced with concern. Cecilia barely looked up from her phone, her tone calm. "I went to the club to unwind." Sarah furrowed her brows. "Unwind? I saw the photos. You were completely wasted. You can't keep doing this." Cecilia rolled her eyes, leaning back on the couch. "It was one night, Sarah. Don't make it a big deal. I'm fine." "Fine? You were stumbling, barely able to stand!" Sarah's voice grew sharper. "That's dangerous. You could've been hurt or worse." "Oh, spare me the lecture," Cecilia snapped, patience wearing thin. "I'm worried, not lecturing," Sarah replied. "This isn't the first time. You're acting recklessly." Cecilia shot back, eyes narrowing. "I've been through enough. I deserve to let loose." "It's not about letting loose," Sarah said softly. "It's about not spiraling. You know what happened last time..." Cecilia's face darkened. "Don't go there, Sarah." "I don't want to upset you," Sarah sai