Chapter 129

Aria's POV Aiden tore open the wrapper and popped the candy into his mouth. He turned to look at me sitting beside him. "Not sweet enough. Bit sour." "Oh?" I was caught off guard. "But it's clearly very sweet." He didn't respond, instead fixing his gaze on the wine glass in my hand. "Not drinking?" Following his line of sight, I realized I had only taken a small sip—the glass was still mostly full. His expression clearly conveyed the message: "If you don't drink it, I will." I glanced at the two empty bottles beside him and quickly shook my head. "I am drinking." Without hesitation, I raised the glass and drained all the wine in one gulp. After finishing, I couldn't help but let out a small hiccup. The rich aroma confirmed this was premium wine—such a waste to drink it so carelessly. I turned the empty glass upside down. "All gone. Not a drop left." Aiden looked away, swallowed the last bit of candy, then closed his eyes and leaned back against the wine rack in silence. I sighed, convi