Chapter 76: The Alcohol Fault

Kate watched Charles walk towards her, crouching to her level.

“Better?” He asked, concerned, stroking her back gently.

Kate nodded weakly in response.

“She shouldn't have drank so much wine”, she hissed, rubbing her forehead, feeling a headache.

“C'mon let's get you sober”, Charles spoke softly, a teasing smile on his face.

Kate nodded, allowing Charles to pick her up bridal style out of the bathroom. She didn't have the energy to protest anyway.

He placed her gently on the bed in a sitting manner, placing the duvet over her legs, then gave her a glass of water from the night stand.

“Thank you”, Kate muttered, handing Charles the cup back.

“What time is it?” she asked, her voice coming out as a whisper.

“It's 11 in the morning”, Charles answered.

“The next day already! ”, Kate thought, shocked. “Work!?”.

Charles could already guess what she was thinking, seeing the expression on her face. “Focus on resting today. Come to work tomorrow, okay”.

“And you? Aren't