Chapter 210: The Second Blind Promise

Camden disappeared into the kitchen while Clayton reclined on the couch with his eyes closed, awaiting her return. Soon enough, she emerged with two steaming mugs which she placed on the coffee table in front of them. She settled back into position beside Clayton a little nervously before asking, "How drunk are you?" Her tone was serious but not accusing. "I wouldn't say I'm drunk... Maybe tipsy. Or... Maybe just a little more than tipsy..." he admitted with a guilty look before he went on, "I'm sorry... I probably should have reigned it in sooner," he apologized. She gave him a small smile before blowing on her tea and taking a sip. "You can still hold a reasonable conversation, so I don't mind. I know we're all under a lot of pressure, so I figured you could use a drink or two. The Stroh Rum might have been overkill though," she finished, giving him a playful reprimanding look. "Yeah, I'll admit that was a mistake," he chuckled, rubbing the back of his neck. A quiet fell over the roo