Chapter: 1307

"I expected you to focus on your lawsuit and live freely, not to wander around bars looking for casual encounters. You knew I was overseas and couldn't return, yet you drunkenly called, asking for a ride, and now you're holding me responsible?"

There was a moment of silence.

"I was okay with you having a couple of drinks at home; I even let the supermarket sell you beer. But then you tried to buy more drinks elsewhere. Do you realize how bad your stomach condition is? Bethany, are you trying to drink yourself into an early grave and Leave me with lifelong regrets?"

"I'm not."

"I think you fucking are." Jonathan, usually so composed, now resorted to swearing. "Speak up. You seemed so sure of yourself earlier."