Chapter 177 When Silence Breaks

• Xandros's expression changed instantly. He quickly snatched the glass from Spencer's hand, his face stern, "Damn it, what's wrong with you? Drinking like this—is your life worthless to you?"
• Spencer's eyes were as dark as a starless night, cold and bleak, devoid of warmth. His voice was hoarse and chilling. "Give it back." The sound was rough, like a saw being dragged through his throat.
• Xandros frowned, pushing the bottle aside. "Come on, tell me what's going on. What could possibly drive you to drink like this?"