Chapter 227

“Mini, stop, you’re drunk,” Elyana said, her voice laced with concern as she reached out to steady her friend. Mini, on the other hand, laughed, wobbling slightly as she raised her nearly empty glass. “No, I’m not drunk! Just give me another glass,” she insisted, slurring her words, her smile too wide to be real. Elyana exchanged a worried glance with one of the teachers sitting nearby. “I think I should take her home,” Elyana said, already rising to her feet. “Yeah, she definitely looks out of it,” one of the teachers agreed, setting down her drink. “Let me help you.” Sean stepped in, smoothly supporting Mini’s other side and lifting her easily into his arms. The unexpected voice made Elyana turn. Sean was standing there, already reaching out to support Mini’s other arm. Elyana blinked in surprise. Sean had been quiet the entire evening, barely saying a word. He had sat alone in the corner, nursing one drink and not mingling with the rest. Still, Elyana had noticed something—he had ke