Chapter 1185

The rest was a blur, drowned out by the darkness because I quickly lost consciousness. When I woke up again, I was lying in my bed. Sunlight streamed through the window, wrapping me in a warm, golden glow like a luxurious quilt of light. My throat felt dry and sore, and I struggled to sit up, intending to get water. But as I turned my head, I saw a glass of water on the bedside table. I reached for the glass and drained it in one gulp. The cold and sweet water slid down my throat, soothing the dryness and easing the pain. The refreshing sensation also helped shake off most of my lingering drowsiness. Holding the empty glass, I began to recall the events of last night. I had been drinking. The alcohol hit me hard as I climbed the stairs, and I nearly lost my balance. A man had caught me and helped me into my apartment. That man was Bruce. He followed me inside last night, and when I tried to make him leave, I accidentally threw up on him! The memory jolted me fully awake, banishi