Chapter 38: No Regrets

Amelia pressed her lips together and fought to steady herself. She kept her head down and moved to Emerson's side, her voice trembling as she said, "Dad, stop drinking. Let's go." As she spoke, she grabbed his arm and tried to lead him away. "Don't... don't pull me. I can still... drink." "In the past... I didn't keep a close enough eye on Amelia, and I embarrassed the family." "I'll punish myself by downing thirty shots." "This one's to all of you." Emerson was so drunk he could barely string...