CHAPTER 45

The words were out before he could stop them, “ I’m sorry to be a bother, I’ll be on my way if that’s what you need.”

Esther couldn’t speak, with one sentence, Daniel rendered her speechless. Taking note of what her silence implied, He picked up the glass and in one shot gulped down its contents.

He felt his throat constrict in pain but it was nothing compared to the pain he felt in his chest. He never believed a time would come when he’d be considered a nuisance to the one he cherished for the major parts of his life.

No matter how stubborn and determined he was to get things back the way they used to be, there was only so much he could do at a time.

With that, he stood up, so quick that he wobbled a bit, “ Thank you.” He said, after seconds of contemplating his parting words.

“ You can stay the night!” Esther piqued, her tone desperate. “ I mean, it’s already night, and you aren’t quite sober.” She excused, and felt the room suddenly grow hotter.

“ You don’t need to do that, I’ll