146. New Flow

After deciding to break that promise, Aldrich tried to distance himself from Alice's life. However, fate had other plans. After a few years, they crossed paths again, and Aldrich fell in love with Alice. However, Alice was already entangled in a luxurious nightlife that often led to destructive behavior.

Aldrich tried to understand and support Alice, even when he noticed some alcoholic drinks in her apartment's minibar. He knew that Alice couldn't consume alcohol without serious consequences. Although Aldrich felt hurt inside due to Alice's choices that led her to a lifestyle contrary to their shared values, he chose not to blame her.

After Alice emerged from the bathroom with changed clothes, Aldrich decided to gently broach the subject.

"Liz, is everything okay? You seemed a bit down earlier," Aldrich asked while sitting on the sofa.

Alice glanced at Aldrich for a moment before shaking her head. "I just have a lot on my mind, Al. And I miss our old conversations, without too many pr