Chapter: 2268

By the time she got him settled into the guest room, the night had already grown late.

Dooley made his way to the front door, glancing down as he switched his shoes.

"You're heading out?" Naomi asked.

"Yes."

Feeling distressed, Naomi stepped in to stop him. "My brother is still here, and he's completely drunk. If something happens, how am I supposed to deal with it by myself? Even if he just needs help getting to the bathroom, I can't handle it alone."