CHAPTER ONE HUNDRED AND SEVEN
Author: Michelle Raphael
last update Last Updated: 2024-10-29 19:42:56

"On a certain day, I went to the bar to get myself drunk as usual. After getting drunk, I stood up and went to...

"Excuse me, Lukas, I want to ask you a question. Vivian said.

She interrupted him without allowing him to finish his statement.

"Yes, you can." Lukas replied to her.

"Did you develop this drinking attitude because of how traumatized you were concerning her death or what?.

Lukas chuckled.

"Umm, yes, I started drinking because I was traumatized, heartbroken, and in pain. I just wanted the pain to go away. That was why I started drinking, but I stopped with time. I healed from the pain and got back on my feet.

"That's good; why did you ask that question, if I may ask you, Vivian?

She was bold enough to tell him the reason why she said that, without minding if it may sound awkward.

"I don't like males who drink and also smoke.

"Yeah, it is not good. I saw the fact that it didn't make me look like a responsible person. I became strong and mounted on wings like eagles.

"So back
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