90 — Was that a kiss?

SELENA

Christopher poured me a drink and nudged the glass towards me. "Come on, have a drink," he said, with a gentle smile.

I was taken aback - I'd never expected him to offer me alcohol again, not after my embarrassing display once at a business gathering.

"Thank you," I said, snorting with amusement. I picked up the glass and downed the drink in one gulp.

The alcohol hit me hard, leaving a warm, sweet taste on my tongue. It tasted like honey mixed with herbal tea, and the rich flavor lingered for a moment before fading. It was exactly what I needed.

"Where’s Liam?" I asked, glancing around the cozy living room of Edward's apartment, but not seeing any sign of my baby.

Christopher moved closer, refilling my glass as he spoke. "He fell asleep while you were washing up, so I took him to the bedroom. He's fine, don't worry," he said, taking a large gulp of his own drink. I nodded, feeling a little reassured.

As much as I wanted to drown my sorrows in alcohol, I knew it would be irres