Single Dad Saved His Drunk Boss From Trouble — The Next Day, She Didn’t Pretend to Forget

The Midnight Encounter

It was nearly midnight when Aiden Brooks found himself standing outside a neon lit bar on the corner of Ashford Street. His coat was damp from the drizzle that had started an hour ago.

He wasn’t there to drink, not tonight. He couldn’t afford to.

Instead, he had come to drop off the keys he had accidentally taken from work.

But what he didn’t expect was to find his boss, Claravance, stumbling out of the bar. The company’s strict and untouchable marketing director was barely able to stand.

The woman known for her icy tone and perfect control was a mess of smeared mascara, broken heels, and glassy eyes.

The world had suddenly turned upside down for the man who had always stayed in his lane.

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Aiden hesitated, watching her try to hail a cab that wouldn’t stop. The drizzle turned into rain.

As she staggered toward the street, a car sped past, splashing muddy water across her clothes.

She didn’t even react. She just stood there, shoulders trembling, arms loose at her sides.

Something in Aiden’s chest tightened.

He could have turned away. After all, she was his boss, the woman who barely remembered his name despite years of loyal service.

But he didn’t. Instead, he walked toward her quietly, holding his umbrella over both of them.

“Miss Vance,” his voice was soft, cautious. “You shouldn’t be out here alone.”

She looked up at him. Her expression was a blur of confusion and pain.

“Aiden from the office,” she slurred. “Why Ryu… what are you doing here?”

“Just dropping something off,” he said, catching her as she stumbled. “Let’s get you home, okay?”

She wanted to protest, to maintain the little dignity she had left. However, the exhaustion in her eyes was stronger.

He guided her toward his car, ignoring the curious glances from the few people still out at that hour.