“Yes, that’s right. We’re just tagging along for our own benefit,” Hayley chimed in jovially.
“Me too!” Sam raised his wineglass.
“Dr. Felch, Sam, Hayley, thank you for everything that you’ve done for Charlotte. I won’t forget your sacrifices!” Louis uttered, speaking as Charlotte’s fiancé. “Cheers!”
“Cheers!”
They clinked glasses and downed their drinks in one go.
“Though today’s a happy occasion, you shouldn’t drink too much,” Dr. Felch exhorted.
“Got it!” Charlotte nodded and turned to return to her seat.
“Charlotte, Louis, wait a minute.” Right then, Sherlyn came over with her wineglass. “I didn’t join in the toast earlier. This time, let’s toast to Dr. Felch together!”
“Dr. Felch, my mom wants to…” Louis interpreted her words to the doctor swiftly.
“Oh, you’re too courteous, Lady Sherlyn.” Dr. Felch raised his glass with a grin. “I’ve been staying here for a long time, so I should be the one toasting you. Thank you for your hospitality.”
Once again, Louis acted as their interpreter.
“We’re friends, so scrap that.” Sherlyn tittered. “Come, let’s drink together. We can enjoy the magic show after downing this drink!”
As she spoke, her maid refilled Louis’ and Charlotte’s glasses.
Charlotte’s head was spinning by then. However, she could not refuse to toast Dr. Felch, so she went along and clinked glasses with everyone before finishing the drink in one gulp.
She grew tipsier after this drink and even saw two Dr. Felches before her.
“Charlotte, are you all right?” Louis held her arm worriedly.
“She must’ve drunk too much. Bring her back to your table to grab a bite,” Sherlyn urged him out of concern. “Don’t let her drink any more wine so that she can enjoy the magic show.”
“Got it, Mom.”
Louis helped Charlotte back to her seat.
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