When Family Became a Place I Couldn’t Return To novel Chapter 89

Jonah started coughing hard. Before Nelly could get close, he hurried into the men’s restroom.

Nelly tried to follow but was stopped by an attendant standing outside.

“Miss, this is the men’s room.”

“Could you please check on him? He’s had too much to drink,” Nelly pleaded, worry twisting in her chest.

Jonah stayed inside for a long time. When he finally came out, he was leaning heavily on the attendant for support. His cheeks were flushed, his hair was wet, and he looked completely out of it, barely able to walk straight.

Nelly rushed over to help. Another person came to assist, and together they managed to get Jonah into a car. Even then, Jonah’s hand wouldn’t let go of Nelly.

“It’s fine, I’ve got him,” Nelly said, gently prying his fingers from her wrist. She called for an attendant to drive, helped Jonah into the back seat, and got in next to him.

She wanted to take him to the hospital, hoping to sober him up, but before she could give directions, Jonah spoke up and gave his home address.

“Take me home.”

He was slumped over, but his voice was steady.

“Jonah, you’re really drunk. We should go to the hospital first,” Nelly insisted.

“No.”

His voice turned cold and he let go of her hand, as if realizing something.

Nelly knew she couldn’t argue with him. She gave in, but at the very least, she’d see him home safely.

After they left, the Watson family’s party was still going strong. Dinner was over, and people were out in the garden, dancing and mingling. But the guest everyone wanted to see—Ms. Watson—never showed up. Even Michael had gone back to his room with Felix’s help.

Sheila waited all night, but the gift she’d asked Carlos to deliver still hadn’t been handed over.

Carlos tried to reassure her. “There’s always next time. I’ll introduce you in person when I get the chance. I’ll make sure your gift gets to her tonight.”

“Thank you,” Sheila said with a polite smile, though she couldn’t hide her disappointment.

Everyone had brought a gift for the Watson heiress, even Carlos. Just sending something was a way to make an impression, even if you didn’t get to meet her face-to-face. Sheila had put a lot of thought into her gift, too.

…

When Nelly’s car pulled up at the Watson estate, the butler and a few maids hurried outside to meet them.

Jonah stumbled out, nearly falling, but kept refusing help. He made his way to his room, head down, looking miserable.

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