Chapter 49

Ariana

"You really should stop drinking, Ariana. Continuing like this will only lead to harm," Andrew stated, observing me as I downed another glass of whiskey.

He had been trying to convince me to quit drinking for over half an hour now, yet I couldn't comprehend why he persisted. It was abundantly clear that I had no intention of stopping anytime soon.

"I appreciate your concern, Andrew, but I've already made it clear that you're wasting your time. I won't cease until I've completely blacked out," I reminded him, and he gave me a disapproving look.

I had already resolved to drink until I reached a state of unconsciousness. Sleep had eluded me in recent days, and alcohol was the sole means by which I could clear my mind and find solace until the next day.

"You must understand that excessive drinking won't change anything; it will only deteriorate your health. I acknowledge that you're going th