Chapter 1323: His Comfort

Nelson sat down beside her, easily popping the bottle cap off against a sharp edge. He handed her a bottle. “The alcohol content’s low. It won’t get you drunk.” Callie didn’t hesitate. She took it and took a swig. The alcohol wasn’t strong, but the taste was harsh, making her cough several times before she settled down. Nelson looked at her with a fond gaze, as if watching a spoiled house cat throwing a tantrum. “Why did you come in person?” Nelson took a sip from his own bottle and said, “If you came to the O’Connor family, you’d usually look for Grape first, but not today. And you wouldn’t come here at all unless something was bothering you.” He knew her too well. “You’ve heard, haven’t you?” “Anthony’s information always moves fast.” The autumn night was quiet, and for a moment, neither of them spoke. Callie, now used to the taste, took another sip of her drink. “I refuse to yield to the Ellison family myself, yet they expect my child to conform to their s