Chapter 250

**Chapter 250**

Nan felt incredibly embarrassed about her recent experience with alcohol poisoning. For days, she had stayed locked in her small one-bedroom apartment, hiding from the world. She spent that time drinking and avoiding her best friend, who had been trying to reach out to her.

As she sat in her apartment, the weight of her actions pressed down on her. She couldn’t shake the feeling of shame. The incident had left her feeling vulnerable, and she wasn’t sure how to face anyone again.

her. She felt terrible about what had happened. It made her feel even worse when she learned that it was her best friend who had found her in that situation and taken her to the hospital. As she sat there, her stomach twisted with anxiety while she nervously fiddled with the blanket that covered her.

She had a slight headache and a bit of a stomach ache. On top of that, her heart felt broken.

“Good morning, Nan!” one of the nurses said as she entered the room. “How are you feeling today?” Nan realized that the nurse was trying to cheer her up.

Nan noticed the nurse who had helped her the night before. The nurse looked tired, having just finished her overnight shift.

“Feels like I just had my stomach pumped,” Nan said softly, placing her fingers on her belly and wincing at the discomfort.

“Your wolf should heal you in no time,” the nurse said with a reassuring smile. “You drank so much that even your wolf was a little intoxicated. That’s quite impressive.”

Nan thought about everything she had consumed and shuddered at the memory.

She felt guilty for what she was doing to her own wolf, but she needed to numb the pain, even if just for a little while. Her wolf was also suffering because their mate was a total playboy. First, he took Becky out…

It was a date night, and now he was kissing someone in the kitchen of Gavin Landry’s mansion.

He recognized the woman as Judy, because he had been in the mansion where she was living.

He wondered why Judy would keep something like this a secret from him.

Then, Nan felt embarrassed.

Judy was puzzled. Why would she share anything about Chester? She had no idea that he was her mate.

“I wanted to give you this number,” the nurse said as she handed Nan a small note.

On the paper,

Nan peeked up at the nurse and asked, “Who is this?”

The nurse smiled and replied, “Dr. Hoover is a psychiatrist, and she’s one of the best.”

Nan felt a little surprised by the nurse’s enthusiasm.

Nan frowned as she spoke. “I don’t need a psychiatrist,” she insisted, trying to hand the nurse back the note. But the nurse just shook her head and dismissed Nan’s concerns.

“Something must have caused you to drink so much that you almost hurt yourself,” the nurse said gently.

“Your wolf is in a bad way,” the nurse said, her expression serious. “When you came in yesterday, she was so weak that I didn’t think she would make it through. You really should talk to someone about this.”

The nurse’s words deepened the frown on the woman’s face.

“Whatever you’re going through, I want you to know that I’m worried. You were found all alone, and it scares me to think that something might hurt you or your wolf if it happens again.”

Nan wanted to explain that it wasn’t her drinking that nearly got her into trouble.

Her wolf was feeling sad. She was heartbroken over the loss of their mate. This pain made her weaker, and she felt caught off guard. There was no denying it; she was struggling.

On top of that, she felt embarrassed. It was hard to accept that she had basically been rejected without ever hearing the words.

Nan pressed her lips together tightly and forced a small smile at the nurse. She wanted to show that she was okay, but deep down, she knew that the smile didn’t reach her eyes. The nurse noticed this and looked even more worried.

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“Thanks,” Nan said as she placed the phone number on the small table next to the bed.

The nurse nodded and smiled reassuringly at her.

“You’ll be going home today,” the nurse said. “I already called your friend.”

“Judy. She’s going to come and get you.”

Nan looked up at the woman.

“You called Judy?” she asked. She wasn’t sure if she could face her best friend right now. But she knew she had to try.

Judy had always felt like home to her. If she ever had to call anyone “herself,” it would definitely be Judy.

“Yes,” the nurse replied simply. “She insisted that she be the first person I call when you’re ready to leave.” The nurse smiled, adding, “She really cares about you.”

She had Gavin Landry by her side, and I couldn’t deny him, even if I wanted to.

Did Gavin know about this too?

Could things get any worse?

Without saying another word, the nurse left, leaving Nan alone with her thoughts.

She lay on her back, staring at the ceiling. A wave of dizziness washed over her, leaving her feeling overwhelmed. Inside her, she could sense her wolf stirring, a reminder of her true nature. But even with that, she felt heartbroken. Thoughts of their mate consumed her mind, making it hard to focus.

Her wolf was working to heal her emotional pain, but the ache in her heart lingered.

Despite the pain she was feeling, she noticed that within the next hour, her stomach didn’t feel as if it had been pumped at all. She let out a sigh of relief, finally feeling strong enough to stand up. As she got to her feet, she almost stumbled but managed to steady herself.

She just wanted to use the bathroom and brush her teeth. She felt dirty and needed a bit of normalcy in her life.

As she looked around, she spotted a small bag with her things. It had extra clothes, undergarments, and toiletries inside.

She knew her toothbrush had to be in the bag too. This go-bag had Judy’s name written all over it. The thought of her friend taking care of her while she was out of it made her smile. She really didn’t deserve such a thoughtful friend.

Once upon a time, there was a great friend named Alex. He was always there to help and support those around him. No matter the situation, Alex’s kindness and loyalty made him someone everyone admired.

He loved spending time with his friends, sharing laughs and creating memories. His positive spirit brought joy to everyone, making even the toughest days feel lighter. Alex truly valued friendship and worked hard to be the best friend he could be.

As the days passed, Alex’s friendships grew stronger. He showed that being a great friend means being there through thick and thin. His friends knew they could count on him, and that made all the difference.

In the end, Alex proved that true friendship is one of life’s greatest treasures.