Chapter 61

OLIVIA I wanted to reach out and grab Noah’s hand to stop him from unbuttoning his shirt, but my hands were full of the things he’d given me earlier. So, I quickly dropped the chocolates and stuffed his phone into my pocket. “Coco, Mochi, don’t eat that! It’s dangerous for you,” I scolded my dogs as I saw them licking the chocolates I’d dropped on the ground. I hurriedly opened the door, helped Noah sit on the stairs, and carried the two dogs inside to keep them away from the chocolates. It was already late, and Hannah was sound asleep in her bed. But for some reason, the dogs were unusually energetic tonight. I had no choice but to take them out for a late-night walk, hoping to tire them out so they wouldn’t disturb the neighbors with their noise. After walking the dogs, I was startled to find Noah standing at my doorstep, looking completely drunk. I supported Noah’s tall frame as we made our way upstairs, both of us panting heavily from the climb. He leaned on me for support, his ste