Chapter 31- Adjustment

The next morning, Stephen was asleep on the couch, snoring softly, when a loud crash from the kitchen jolted him awake. He checked the time: 7:00 AM. Groggy and confused, he noticed the living room was immaculate, far cleaner than he'd left it.

"What's going on?" he muttered as he headed to the kitchen.

There, he found Yuna throwing his whiskey bottles into the trash. He watched, stunned. "What are you doing?" he asked, struggling to keep his tone calm.

Yuna looked at him with determination. "Drinking alcohol is bad for your health."

Stephen sighed, running a hand through his hair. "I know, but... those are expensive."

She stood her ground, her small frame exuding surprising strength. "It's not good for you. My daddy said so."

Stephen knelt down to her level. "Your daddy was a wise man. But sometimes adults need... a little help to relax."

Yuna's eyes filled with tears. "I don't want you to be like my daddy. He got sick from drinking."

Stephen's heart softened. He had promised Ju-won