Chapter: 2264

"What? Do you actually think that policewoman is going to come and save you?" Sebastian sneered, looking down at the frail Averie. The sight of her nearly lifeless form seemed to bring him joy.

Averie pressed her lips together and remained silent.

Sebastian pulled out the beer bottle again, sat down on the sofa, uncorked it, and started drinking it, all while ignoring Averie sprawled on the floor.

Night fell, and the streetlights flickered to life.

"If it weren't for your cursed mother, how would my life be like this? She did nothing but hold me back." Drunk, Sebastian sprawled across the sofa, pointing at the ceiling as he cursed.