A glimpse of a kind heart

Charles' rejection for her towards her advances came with a wave of shock.

She had even made sure she waited behind till she was sure he was drunk before she advanced towards him to make her moves. Yet, even while being drunk, he had pushed her away, causing great pain to the nape of her neck.

She could have broken a bone or two if not that she had used her hand as a wedge on the floor and this singular act of hers had reduced the impact of her head's contact with the wooden table.

This led her asking, If she hadn't done so, would she have still being conscious to recall what had exactly transpired?

What manner of discipline did Charles possess for him to refuse her deduction despite how drunk and wasted he was.

What manner of man was he?

And what exactly had Veronica given to him that made him chose her and her alone amidst the list of options there were available for him to pick from.