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Chapter 28:

Author: Penn Mercedes
last update Huling Na-update: 2025-07-28 02:37:53

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I stare at myself through the glass cup in my hand, my mind wavering around but not settled, I gulp the whole drink welcoming the burn in my throat. It's been almost a week and nothing from Lorraine, we've had virtual meetings but she hasn't said a single word to me, everytime I looked at her she would look away or leave the vicinity, it was physically hurting me.

“Another” I signal the bartender.

“Sir…” his voice shaking a little, “this is your tenth glass already. I'm afraid I can't..”

I give him a stern look, “I'm paying aren't I?”

“Ye..yes, but still”

“Fucking he….”

“Thank you Phil, I'll take it from here” Ava smiles and sits beside me, “Dexter”

“I'm not in the mood Ava,” I grunt and turn away.

“You're in my bar, whether you're in the mood or not, it's really not my concern” she pauses and looks at the time, “it's just 1 in the afternoon and you're wasting your life here, on whiskey?”

“People like me are the reason why your fine establishment still stands, you're
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