Chapter 155

"Time to head back and get some sleep," Marcus said, not leaving room for argument. Elaine hesitated. "He's totally drunk. Maybe I should stay and look after him." Marcus shot back without thinking, "You think it's okay? Just the two of you alone like that?" "I mean, isn't there still—" Elaine started, but Oliver quickly jumped in, cutting her off. "Seriously, it's fine. I'll take care of my uncle." Oliver knew it all too well—if Elaine didn't leave tonight, none of them were getting any rest. Elaine raised a brow, throwing him a wink like she wasn't convinced. "You sure you can handle it by yourself?" He got what she was trying to do but wasn't about to help her stick around. "Absolutely." Seeing his firm stance, Elaine realized she wasn't winning this one. She glared at him through gritted teeth. "Then you better make sure he's okay!" After stepping out of Oliver's room, Marcus still caught the strong scent of alcohol. At first, he thought it was Milton, but even after returning to t