Chapter 251

Josephine was fast asleep when she suddenly felt herself being lifted. She let out a soft whimper and instinctively curled into Ethan's embrace, adjusting herself into a comfortable position before drifting off again. He chuckled. He found her adorable when she was drunk. If everyone in the world behaved like her when they were drunk, crime rates would probably drop significantly. When they reached the car, he carefully placed her in the back seat, draped his jacket over her, and only then did he get into the driver's seat and start the engine. Driving slowly had its advantages. Josephine slept peacefully in the back, looking as comfortable as if she were in her own bed. An hour later, Ethan finally pulled up in front of the manor. She had fallen into an even deeper sleep, her furrowed brows now relaxed. But her lips remained pouted, showing that something was troubling her. He carried her inside and found Gloria still waiting up. After a brief hesitation, he said, "Josephine's d