"Nora, I'm sorry, something urgent came up and I have to leave early." I kept the call on, apologizing to today's birthday star.
Nora probably got frightened by my expression, nodded repeatedly, and reminded me, "You've had a drink, you can't drive. Get a driver!"
I ignored it and rushed out.
Wennie followed behind, helping me call a driver.
"Don't worry, he won't disappear once he's back. Wait for the driver to arrive before you leave." Wennie was afraid I'd drive myself, forcefully holding me back.
The cold wind sobered me up a bit. I nodded, "I know, I won't do anything reckless. I can't... cause him trouble again."
The last sentence, I mumbled to myself.
But Wennie still heard it.
She gripped my arm, squeezed tightly, and said earnestly, "Lily, you should really think it over. You and Mr. Carter love each other so much, breaking up like this is such a waste. He was the one who pursued you, the one who wanted to be with you. He wouldn't think you're a burden."
