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Chapter 103: Tired of biding my time

LEO

"As God is my witness, I'm never going to drink again." I cradled my aching head in my hands, resting my elbows on the kitchen table.

"Hmmm." My mother pushed a mug of steaming coffee toward me. "I think I've heard that before." She smirked. "I think I've said that before, come to think of it. What was it that pushed you over the edge?"

"Tequila shots. Tucker's idea. I hate that guy."

"No, you don't." Mom's voice was mild. "Eli's a lovely young man, especially given what he's been through. He doesn't seem bitter at all. And if I were him, honestly, the last person I'd want to hang out with would be you."

"Gee, thanks, Mom. You know how to make a guy feel loved." I winced a little at the sound of my own voice and reached for the coffee.