It was already two hours after Lucian arrived at the house that Dr. Marlowe returned with a completely wasted Serena.
Serena's unsteady steps and Dr. Marlowe's firm grip on her waist were the first signs that something was amiss.
After ordering the wine at the restaurant, it had taken only one glass for Dr. Marlowe to realize that Serena had a very low alcohol tolerance. The way her cheeks flushed and her laughter grew louder with each sip was a clear indicator.
Dr. Marlowe had decided to make her stop drinking at that point. But Serena, stubborn and defiant, had insisted on downing a second glass. She couldn't even finish it before the signs of intoxication hit her like a tidal wave. Her speech slurred, her movements became clumsy, and her balance faltered.
