C270 This Was also a Victory

Immediately after,

Duane draped his arm over her, holding her close.

"What are you doing?" Lavinia demanded.

Pretending to be inebriated, Duane slurred, "Honey, I've had too much to drink..."

"Cut it out!" Lavinia sat up sharply and countered, "That drinking was earlier. Ever since we left that house, I haven't seen you drunk once."

Duane's heart lurched at her words