Chapter 342

Clara suddenly remembered what Sophia had told her—Nicholas had actually blacked out. She realized she hadn’t even gone to find him since coming out of the operating room. All of her focus had been on Luke, and she hadn’t spared a thought for Nicholas. That realization hit her hard, and guilt crept in. "Alright, I get it. Thanks, Paul!" … Bar. Nicholas sat alone in a corner, slowly downing one drink after another. His mind was a mess lately. It had been ages since he got drunk by himself like this. He’d lost his position, Patrick was fed up with him, and now on Clara’s side, Luke was bending over backwards for her. Everything just felt like it was falling apart. With every sip, he wasn't drinking alcohol—he was drowning in frustration. That’s when she noticed him. Lisa had been watching him for a while now. He’d been here drinking alone for two hours, and no one had joined him. It was pretty obvious—guy must be dealing with some serious crap. That wasn’t the main thing, though. What ca