Justin got an earful out of nowhere.


    "I was wrong, Be. I should have known better than to drink too much. I was out of line." Axel owned up to his mistake, not wanting to yell at his sister.


    "So you kissed Roza because of the alcohol? Hmph! Men are irresponsible flirts!"


    "No..."


    Axel closed his eyes and shook his head. "I was conscious and aware when I kissed her. I like her, Be, but she doesn''t feel the same way about me. We''re not meant to be. Besides, she doesn''t want to get married, and she''s just after the thrill. We don''t share the same perspectives on life. I doubt our rtionship will get far even if we get together. I''m sorry for not being able to give you a sister-inw." "Axel!"


    Without another word, Axel left the vi in dejection.


    "Be, I''ll see Axel out."


    Axel''s hailed ride had arrived, but Justin stopped him just before he got into the car.


    "Hang on, Axel. I just need a quick word with you."


    Axel was surprised. "What''s up?"


    "It can take time and effort to bond. Even though the feelings aren''t mutual in the beginning, you can always put your best foot forward if you really like Ms. Walker. Maybe she will open up to you eventually. Try not to give yourself any room for regrets," Justin persuaded.


    Axel narrowed his eyes. "Why didn''t you fall in love with Be in the three years you were married?"


    Justin choked.


    Axel was definitely in the right line of work. He hit where it hurt the most. "It took quite a bit of life-threatening situations and chaos before you two reconciled." "But I won her heart back, didn''t I?"


    Justin swallowed hard. "If you put your mind to it and hang on... Look, I might sound like I''m mocking you. Well... I am, but that''s not all."


    Axel breathed out frustratedly, hisN?vel(D)rama.Org''s content.


    eyes downcast. "I don''t have your strong will. Anyway, I don''t want things to turn out moreplicated than they already are. Be can be the only carefree romantic in the house We don''t need another one. It takes a lot of guts to give to much to a partner. You''re lucky, Justin, but not everybody is happy to walk the same path as you. I can live with just making the world a safer ce and fulfilling my mother''sst wish to keep by Be''s side."


    The driver popped his head out impatiently. "Are youing in or what?"


    "I''ming."


    Axel waved Justin off with a stoic face and climbed into the vehicle. His ride swiftly disappeared into the night. Justin stood there nkly, his brows furrowed.


    The fun stretchedte into the night, but as the clock ticked, it was time to go.


    Steven took Amelia home, whilen drove Rachel back. Arnold insisted that Asher send him back.


    "It''s only 11:00 p.m. You''re a grown,


    six-foot man with a consistent gym routine. I think you are more than capable of getting home yourself Asher''s husky voice reflected callousness. He was still displeased with Arnold''s impropriety under the table tonight.


    "But I drank. My head is spinning. Are you really going to let me leave on my own? What if I was robbed or molested on my way home? Even boys aren''t safe alone on the


    streets. Oh... I feel so dizzy


    With a hand over his forehead, Arnold leaned on Asher and sighed.


    He sure was a drama queen.


    Asher kept his eyes down, refusing to cast a nce at Arnold.


    "Ash, you should drive Arnold back."