Chapter 10

After shouting those words, I felt a bit shocked at myself. While I was not exactly known for being gentle, people generally saw me as calm and composed. Looking at Selena's stunned expression, I suddenly felt guilty. "I didn't mean it like that, but I just can't get past this," I said, shaking my head, at a loss for words. I glanced at my phone and sighed. "Anyway, I need to go to work." I stared at her for a few seconds before turning to leave. "I'm sorry for everything," Selena mumbled from behind me. The words stung, but I did not look back. Instead of going to work that day, I bought several bottles of liquor and went home after requesting a week off. I knew I was throwing away my perfect attendance bonus and a week's salary, but I did not care about the financial hit. I just needed to find some way to let it all out, or I would not know how to cope. That night, I drank eight bottles straight, one after another, until my stomach was on fire and my gut was churning. I spe