Chapter 851

Hale Group. Nicholas was neck-deep in work when Aiden stumbled in, reeking of alcohol, and flopped straight onto the couch. Nicholas frowned. "Did you sneak out to hook up with someone last night?" Aiden didn't respond. He just rolled over and kept quiet. Sighing, Nicholas put aside the documents and went to make some honey water. Honestly, the two older Hales really did spoil their youngest. "Drink this. You reek. Why'd you down so much?" Nicholas wrinkled his nose, clearly debating whether to scold him, but decided to let it slide. Aiden was an adult. No need to crush his dignity. Approaching the couch, Nicholas noticed Aiden wasn't sleeping. His face was buried in his arms, and he was unusually still. Something felt off. Nicholas nudged him. Then he saw the red eyes, and the wetness at the corners. "…What happened? Don't tell me our eldest brother died or something?" "…What the hell, no." Aiden sniffled. Across town in Yarrin, Julian sneezed—twice. "Nick, do you think I'm just usele