Sherry was already drunk at dinner , even before the dishes were fully presented. She said, "Chan, when will your school open?"

"Next week."

"Ah..." Sherry gave a burp. "I had no idea you were heading to high school already. I vividly recall how short you were when we first met—you weren't even shoulder-length apart. You've grown to the age where you could become a father in the blink of an eye."

For an instant, Channing was unable to locate his tongue. Stella rubbed her scalp. Sherry was far too inebriated. Sometimes, all by herself, she would sing and dance.

Without thinking, Channing questioned, "Are you sure she's OK?"

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