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Chapter 23

Author: Jenny Smith
last update Last Updated: 2023-11-16 20:33:07

As Justin strolled past Jessica, he casually picked up the bottle and glass from the table.

"Let's just overlook that; a hungry man must satisfy his cravings one way or another," he quipped, proceeding directly to the kitchen.

Jessica, being a medical doctor, instinctively trailed behind. "Consuming such a substantial amount of alcohol isn't conducive to your health," she cautioned.

With a sigh, he halted, pivoting to face her. Holding up the bottle in his hand, he explained, "It's just wine, not alcohol."

Jessica took the bottle from him, asserting, "No, it still contains some alcohol; let's verify, shall we?" Justin stared at her in amazement. Who was this woman, and where was the Jessica he knew? The last time he witnessed such determination was during his panic attack. A smile crossed his face as he reminisced about that moment.

"Yes, here it is! It mentions 12% alcohol content," she held the bottle to his eye level, indicating where it was written. "That's an excessive amount of
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