Chapter 29

Gerald was well drunk by the time Scarlett came to visit. She had asked from the butler about him and he'd relayed everything to her. She was surprised to hear how badly Gerald was taking everything but was glad to know Serena was no longer in the mansion. No one would be able to disturb her now.

Knocking at his study room, she called out his name, awaiting a reply.

" Go away." Came the slurred reply. Scarlett grimaced, walking in anyway. The room reeked of alcohol and whiskey and Gerald sat on his chair, his head on his hands. One wouldn't know he was drunk form his posture but the empty bottles said otherwise. Scrunching up her nose, she pulled up her gown as she made her way towards him.

" Gerald, what is the meaning of this?" She called out as she got closer to him. He didn't budge. Discarding the empty bottles, she raised her head up to look at him. " Why are you doing this?" She asked, more softly this time. He jerked his