My gaze lingered on his lips before I grabbed a glass of water and offered it to her.

“Feed me,"Dason held my arm and eyed me attentively.

I had to place the glass rim on her lips and tilt it gently to give him water.

After Dason drank the water, his face was crimson.

As soon as I set down the empty glass, he leaned against me.

Not knowing what to do, I froze.

“It's great to see you, Allen.”

Dason squinted and grinned at me like he was inebriated.

“Don't abandon me, Allen”

His blunt remarks made me cough so hard.

“Are you Daina's uncle, Allen?

Leaning on my...