Lost Me, Gained Regret (Jane and Bryant Ferguson) novel Chapter 235

The scent wasn't just of cigarettes but mixed with the unmistakable tang of alcohol.

"Have you been drinking?"

"Yeah." His eyes drooped. "Had a few too many with Steven."

"Oh." I nodded slightly, "Then you should... go home and get some rest!"

As for him and me, it was probably best if we kept our distance.

"I just want to be here." He was as stubborn as a child who'd set his heart on a new toy, stepping forward as if to enter.

Instinctively, I blocked him, stepping back, causing him to stagger backward dramatically. I gasped, rushing to steady him.

‘Did he only have a few too many? With his tolerance, a few drinks shouldn't have done this.

Besides, if he had time to drink with Steven, Bryant must have mostly solved the Ferguson Group's issues. Perhaps they are indeed moving forward with the merger with the Myers family. Everything seems to be going smoothly. What could drive him to drink like that?’

But before I could ponder any further, he leaned against me, his head buried in the crook of my neck, mumbling, "Babe, I feel awful."

My palms clenched as I tried to push Bryant away without causing him to fall, feeling a headache coming on. "I'll call Kevin to come pick you up."

"I don't want to leave." As he said this, he suddenly wrapped his arms around my waist, causing my whole body to tense up.

It was a gesture familiar from our moments of passion, yet it just made my skin crawl. Every ounce of reason was screaming that it was wrong.

I took a deep breath. "Bryant, let go!"

"Hmm."

He seemed to fall asleep right on me, his weight noticeably heavier. Fortunately, he wasn't out cold. He managed to muster some strength as I moved him inside, dropping him onto the couch with a long exhale of relief.

I tapped his face. "Bryant?"