CHAPTER 362: A DARK SHADOW

"Hold on! I'm coming!" Carol said with slight irritation as she moved to answer the door. She peeked through the peephole and quickly threw the door open. "Hey," Benjamin said as they stood facing each other. "What are you doing here?" she questioned, and he frowned as the stench of alcohol hit his nose. "Carol, have you been drinking?" "No! “She answered too quickly. "But even if I was, what does that matter to you?" "It would matter a lot, actually." They silently watched each other for fifteen seconds before she stepped to the side. "You can come in, but keep your mouth shut and mind your business." She turned and walked into the apartment, and he followed her, glancing around appreciatively. "You decorated this yourself?" She nodded, plopped into a chair, then grabbed a half-full glass of amber liquid and sipped. "I thought you said you weren't drinking?" "I lied. “She answered, then took another sip. He eyed her carefully before taking a sit beside her. "How many of