Chapter: 231
When Norah arrived, she found Susanna being tended to by two girls, pouring drinks.
Norah intercepted the hand offering Susanna alcohol and said coldly, “Susanna's off the sauce tonight!"
The girl holding the drink looked miffed, firing back, “And who might you be? What's it to you if we have a little fun?"
Susanna's face lit up at Norah's arrival. "Hey, Norah, you made it!"
A slight blush adorned Susanna's cheeks, barely visible under the club's vibrant lights, but Norah caught it and lowered her voice.
“Have you been drinking?"
Susanna sheepishly nodded. “Just a few sips of a cocktail, nothing too strong. Just curious about its taste."
The scene at the table was buzzing with activity, four individuals gathered around, two men and two women. The girl beside Susanna held a glass of alcohol, seemingly eager to pour a drink for Susanna.
Norah's expression turned icy. "Don't you know about Susanna's health condition? Offering her alcohol? Are you trying to stir up trouble?"
The girl beside Susanna holding a glass of alcohol was named Frieda Cruz. She scoffed. “We're just having a good time with Susanna.
What's the big deal? Who appointed you as Susanna's guardian?"
"I'm her friend!" Norah retorted firmly.
Taking a discreet glance at Susanna's condition, Norah realized Susanna hadn't lied. Susanna had only taken a few sips of alcohol, which eased some of Norah's worries.
A male voice chimed in, breaking the tension, “Susanna, aren't you going to introduce this lovely lady to us?"
Susanna chuckled and began introducing everyone at the table, “Frieda Cruz, Arya Ellis, Jaime Hewitt, Bart Truman. All old classmates from high school. Everyone, this is Norah."
Norah raised an eyebrow. So, they were Susanna's classmates. Did they not know about Susanna's health issues?
"Don't blame them, Norah. It was my idea to have a taste of alcohol.
I only had a little, I swear!" Susanna smiled.
“But I saw them pouring drinks for you when I arrived!"
“We were playing Truth or Dare. They were the ones drinking, and I was just watching," explained Susanna.
Realizing she had misunderstood the situation, Norah quickly apologized, "Sorry, it was my mistake for jumping to conclusions. I apologize."
Frieda snorted. "Considering you're worried about Susanna, we'll let it slide. What can I get you to drink?"
Initially hesitant, Norah decided to indulge a bit, especially with the freshly signed divorce certificate in her pocket. She casually ordered a few drinks.
Norah wasn't familiar with Susanna's classmates, nor did she need to be. As the drinks arrived, she decided to lighten the mood by starting with a bottle.