Chapter 26 She Has Nowhere to Return Get Bot When Jolie returned , she saw Marie sitting alone on a park bench , her head down , not saying a word . Jolie walked over and quietly asked , " Ms. Spence , what's wrong ? " Marie kicked a stone by her feet , looking down , and asked , " Jolie , what do people usually do when they're feeling down ? " After giving it some thought , Jolie said , " Drinking , singing , eating , and shopping . " She needs to save money for shopping , as she doesn't have enough funds to bring Emory and the others over . Eating food is off - limits for her , as she's still on a diet . Drinking and singing , that's something we can enjoy . Marie stood up and asked , " Jolie , want to go for a drink ? " " Huh ? " Jolie didn't catch on . Marie grabbed her hand and said , " Let's go , I'll take you out for a drink . " Marie and Jolie found a bar that wasn't too crowded as evening approached . They chose a secluded . spot to sit and ordered a case of beer . Fearlessly placing the drinks on the table , Marie said , " Let's drink up ! Once we finish these , we can head home ! " Jolie waved her hand , not daring to drink . Marie asked the attendant to open all the bottles of wine . She took a big sip herself and sighed in satisfaction . " Ah , it feels so good ! It's been a long time since I've had a drink ! " Jolie sat there without moving , not daring to drink any alcohol . After all , she might have to take Marie home if she drank too much later ! Marie kept drinking one bottle after another . She had promised to go home after finishing this case , but before it was even empty , she ordered another bottle of red wine and a few cocktails . Colorful drinks were arranged on the table , and Marie took a sip of each one . The alcohol mixed together , and before long , she was intoxicated . At ten o'clock , the bar gradually became more crowded . Marie was laughing and drinking , mumbling something under her breath . The music grew louder , and a few men couldn't help but glance over in her direction . Marie was dressed like a typical student , her small face flushed with a rosy hue . Her eyes were slightly red , making her look both pitiful and adorable . Chapter 26 Stie Has Nowhere to Return 15.83 % Get Bort Jolle sald somewhat embarrassed , " Ms. Spence , let's go back . " " Huh ? " The music in the bar was too loud , and Marie couldn't hear clearly . " I say , let's go back ! " Jolie shouted loudly . " I'm not going back ! Where would I even go ? " Marie shouted loudly . Nowhere feels like home , so naturally , she has nowhere to return to . While Gavin was on his way to the restroom , he happened to pass by Marie's secluded spot . Who else could it be , if not Marie , sitting there with her drink , giggling and swaying from side to side ? Recently , he and Dennis have been in Las Vegas , and the two of them would often eat together whenever they had the chance . Today , he finally managed to get Dennis to go out for a drink , hoping to gossip about Dennis and this Marie . Little did he know , they would actually run into the intriguing Marie herself . Gavin returned to the upstairs private room , rubbing his hands together excitedly as he approached Dennis and said , " Guess who I just saw ? " Dennis held a glass of red wine in one hand and , with a look of disdain , moved slightly to the side . He said , " Just tell me what you want don't come any closer . " Gavin : " … " "I saw Ms. Spence ! " Gavin exclaimed . Dennis hesitated for a moment , then raised his glass and took another sip of red wine , letting out a soft " Mmm " from his mouth . Is Gavin still being stubborn like this ? " So , you're really not interested in Ms. Spence , huh ? " Gavin asked . " No , " Dennis said coldly . " But I find her quite interesting . If you're not interested , I'll give it a shot ! " Gavin rubbed his hands together , excitedly exclaiming . " Get lost ! " Dennis said . Gavin chuckled and said , " I'm serious , Ms. Spence is so beautiful ! She's downstairs right now , tipsy from drinking , and so many men are staring at her . I could go play the hero and save her !" Dennis didn't say a word and took another sip of his drink . The private room remained silent like this . Gavin sat cross - legged to one side , curious to know what was going on in Dennis's mind . Chapter 26 She Has Nowhere to Return 16.04 % Get Bonus Dennis raised his wine glass and downed the half - full glass of red wine in one gulp . With a bang , he threw the glass onto the table , stood up , and walked out of the private room , pulling the door open . Gavin laughed . Indeed , this Marie was truly different . Dennis stood on the second floor , looking down and immediately spotted Marie in the corner , drunk and surrounded by various bottles and glasses scattered haphazardly on the table . Jolie stood nearby , trying to help Marie up , but Marie stubbornly refused to leave . Dennis called out , somewhat irritated , " Cullen ! " Cullen immediately followed from behind , " Mr. Whitney . " " Go start the car and wait for me at the entrance ! " Dennis said . " Alright . " Cullen efficiently went downstairs to start the car . www " Dennis , are you leaving ? " Gavin asked as he sauntered out of the private room . " What am I going to do without you ? " " Sleep here , and there might be a woman willing to pick you up , " Dennis said before heading downstairs . Gavin grumbled angrily from behind , " Do I look like such a casual person ?! " Chapter 26 She Has Nowhere to Return .