After the dance, Joyce returned and saw many empty beer bottles on the table. She was instantly shocked. “Oh my, Nat, what are you trying to do drinking so much beer?”
She quickly took away the glass of beer in Natalie’s hand.
Natalie squinted her eyes and stared at her. She exclaimed, “J-Joyce, you’ve returned?”
“Right, you still know who I am. It seems like you’re not that drunk.” Joyce sat herself down next to Natalie.
Natalie reached out her hand, trying to grab the beer glass that had been taken away earlier.
Joyce did not comply and she pushed it further away. “Stop drinking, you’re drunk.”
“I… I’m not drunk!” Natalie waved her hand with dissatisfaction. Her rosy cheeks, red-stained lips, and ditsy drunk behavior had made her very alluring.
Joyce couldn’t help but stare idly.
She knew her best friend had the captivating looks of a vixen. She was worried that Natalie might start behaving like one after getting drunk.
“Oh God, quickly lower down your head. If the bunch of wolves sees you, they’ll definitely eat you alive.” Joyce covered Natalie’s head with her coat.
Natalie suddenly wept.
Joyce was taken aback. “Natalie, why are you crying?”
“I’m really sad.” Natalie looked at her with her teary eyes.
“Why are you sad?” Joyce was confused.
Natalie wiped her tears and said, “I’ve quit my job and I won’t be able to see him anymore.”
“Him? Who are you referring to?” Joyce was stupefied.
“Shane…” Natalie choked.
Joyce was stunned but managed to come around after a while. She stared at her in disbelief. “No way Nat, you and Mr. Shane…”
Natalie reached out to Joyce and hugged her. “Joyce, am I a bad person for liking a man who has a fiancée?”
After confirming her suspicions, Joyce swallowed and said, “No, you’re not bad. Mr. Shane is a stellar person and it’s normal for you to admire him. Just don’t be a homewrecker.”
“Indeed, that’s why I quit my job.” Natalie opened a new bottle of beer and took a sip.
Initially, Joyce wanted to stop her but after seeing how upset she was, it’s best to let her be.
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