Chapter 497

"Had a bit too much to drink, Dad?" Natalie came out to greet Yarrick just as the designated driver pulled the car into the driveway. "I'm fine… I didn't drink too much," Yarrick replied with a grin when he saw her. "You're calling this not too much? You're reeking of alcohol." Seeing how he was wobbling as he walked, Natalie quickly moved to steady him by the arm. Yarrick asked, "Is your mom resting already?" "Yeah, she turned in a while ago," Natalie replied. Yarrick said, "Oh, no wonder she didn't reply to my text." They walked into the house as they chatted. "Someone's still here?" As he changed into slippers, Yarrick noticed a pair of women's shoes on the floor. It didn't seem to belong to Hailey or Natalie. He was surprised, wondering who could still be here when it was already well into the afternoon. Natalie replied, "Shh, it's Ms. Leece. She had a bit too much to drink today, so she went to get some rest before leaving." "Oh, it's her." Yarrick nodded with a smile, ch