Chapter 149: A Heart Filled to the Brim
Rupert Washington slept off his drunkenness at Larry Agnes's place before heading home, much more sober now. He couldn't help but smirk as he thought about the row of women he had dismissed with a wave.
Upon returning home, he found Elizabeth Black asleep on the sofa, still fully dressed, a book in her hand. Clearly, she had dozed off while reading. Was she waiting for him? Rupert Washington wasn't quite sure. After all, this girl had been particularly stubborn lately, showing no fear in front of him and refusing to back down.
He stared at her face for a long time, realizing that, unlike other women, she didn't make him feel sick. Instead, he felt a sense of relief, like a fresh breeze blowing through his heart. The living room was dark and quiet,
