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Chapter 293
Chapter 293
Cillian's smile was a rare sight tonight, especially since Yitty's words were less than polite. However, they cut through the fog, giving him a moment of refreshing clarity. Alright then, he would cast aside his worries for tonight and just revel in the now.
Raising his glass like Yitty, they toasted to the night, their glasses chiming before they emptied them in one swift gulp. Glass after glass, the night wore on. Half an hour later, Cillian's endurance waned, and he collapsed onto the table with a thud.
He had been at it since the afternoon. By any measure, he had polished off at least a couple of bottles of whiskey, not to mention the rounds of draft beer. Even a seasoned drinker like Cillian had his limits.
Yitty, seeing him out cold, gave his cheek a playful pat. "Hey, Cillian. Come on, wake up. You're not telling me you're drunk already? You were supposed to be my drinking buddy, and here you are, out like a light before me?"
However, Cillian was beyond reach. Yitty, giving up on rousing him, fished his wallet from his pocket and signaled for the waiter. "Time to settle up!"
Yitty spoke up with a confidence that commanded attention. The waiter, after a quick tally, offered a polite smile. "Miss, you and the gentleman's total comes to 645 dollars. Let's make it an even 600, shall we?"
The price made Yitty gasp out loud in disbelief.
"Holy cow, how much did he drink?"
The bar was known for its reasonable prices, and yet, including her own tab, Cillian had racked up quite the bill. It was no wonder he was out cold. Luckily, Cillian's wallet was well-stocked. Yitty, with a generous spirit, settled the bill with his cash.
She then helped Cillian to his feet and draped his arm over her shoulders. She half-dragged, half-carried him out of the bar.
A man outside caught sight of Yitty and came running over with an eager-to-please bounce in his step.
"Boss, need a lift?"
Had Cillian been awake, he would have recognized the man as the would-be thief Yitty had fended off earlier.
"Get lost and go back to where you came from. How many times do I have to say it? I don't need you tailing me. I'll grab a cab."
With a dismissive wave, Yitty sent the man packing and flagged down a taxi.
Not knowing where Cillian lived, she decided to take him straight to a hotel.
She confidently used Cillian's money to book a room with a large bed. The front desk receptionist gave Yitty a curious look. It was usually men who brought in women who had had too much to drink.
Seeing Yitty, a stunning woman, bringing in a man was a first for her. It set off a buzz of speculation.
Yitty kept her thoughts to herself as she helped Cillian sit down on the floor. She then pulled out her ID and passport to get them checked in.
As she reached to pay, a photo slipped from Cillian's wallet. Yitty picked it up and saw it was a happy photo of Lucy and a chubbier Cillian.
"He was cute with a few extra
pounds. So this is the girl he can'tProperty © NôvelDrama.Org.
stop thinking about..." she mused, flipping the photo before sliding it back into the wallet. Content
"Here's your key card. Check out by noon tomorrow," the receptionist said with a smile, handing it over.
Yitty thanked her, scooped up the key card, and then effortlessly hoisted Cillian into her arms. She carried him off to the elevator like a knight in shining armor.