Chapter 84 Bernard's Affection

"This is what happens when you drink too much. Your tolerance is awful—drink less next time." Since she was staying at Bernard Jacobson's place, Vivian Donovan spoke to him with a touch more patience than usual. Bernard gave a slight nod. "Mm." He walked over to his desk, sat down, and asked, "Did I… do anything after I passed out?" "Anything?" Vivian hesitated. She remembered how he had kissed her the moment she walked in. With a teasing smile, she said, "Don't you remember who helped you into your room?" Bernard touched his nose, pretending to think hard. "Vaguely… I think it was Lily." "Oh." Vivian drew out the syllable and nodded. "Then that's fine." So he really had mistaken her for Lilith that night. At least he was still reliable. Vivian decided to make the most of this arrangement—it saved her money, gave her a safe place to sleep, and, most importantly, kept her alive. The Whiteheads would stop at nothing to destroy her. If she lived, her adoptive parents would remain safe. If