Chapter 3

Soon, the food arrived.

Leland came over and thoughtfully cut my steak for me.

Nervously, I grabbed the Long Island Iced Tea in front of me and drank it all in one go.

At first, it tasted crisp and sweet with a hint of sour, but then the fiery kick of the alcohol slammed into my throat.

My eyes went red, and tears started pouring out.

A flicker of surprise crossed Leland's eyes first, followed by suppressed amusement. He wanted to laugh but held it back.

He picked up a small cake, scooped out a spoonful, and fed it to…