My heart sank slightly, irritation creeping in.Why was Clive still making such a mess of himself?I meant to turn and leave right away, but he seemed to hear my footsteps and suddenly whipped his head around.Rain had soaked his hair and shoulders. He looked even more worn down than the last time I had seen him. His cheeks were sunken, his eyes bloodshot. The stubble on his chin was longer and messier, and his whole body reeked of fatigue and alcohol.Only when he saw me did those lifeless eyes suddenly flare with a frightening light."Julia…"His voice was so hoarse that it nearly cracked apart. He swayed as he stood up, almost losing his balance.I stopped walking.The corner of his mouth twitched in a smile that looked more like a grimace."You just finished an experiment? It's so late. Are you tired?""I'm fine." My gaze dropped to the empty cans by his feet. "Have you been drinking?"He gave a self-derisive shake of his head."No… I turned down the job my family arran
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