Chapter 562

'That's... Lucas!'

He seemed slightly different than usual with his messy hair and wearing a casual white shirt and beige pants. His face was mostly in the shadows, though.

His dark eyes bore into hers under the cold moonlight but with a touch of confusion instead of the usual coldness. That gaze made Serenity feel uncomfortable. It was as if he was looking at someone else through her.

Lucas moved and came closer to her.

"Have you been drinking?" Serenity asked reflexively. She could smell the alcohol oozing from his breath.

"Yeah. A little." Lucas chuckled softly, his eyes watching her more intently.

Serenity pursed her lips slightly. "It's late. I'm heading home. Goodbye," she said and stepped away, intending to leave.

Before she could walk away, his hand grabbed hers, pulling her into his arms. She trembled in his embrace. Lucas reeked of alcohol. It was far stronger than what she had thought.

He had definitely drunk more than a little wine! How much had he consumed?!

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