Chapter 210:

Peyton realized Jayden didn’t grasp it yet; he hadn’t anticipated this level of obtuseness. After contemplating for a while, he inquired, “Corrie gave you a call, and now you’re here. Why did you do as she asked?”

Jayden responded calmly, “Certainly, there’s a motive.”

“What motive?” Peyton pressed.

Jayden remained silent, controlling the wheelchair as he pivoted, stating, “I’m steering clear of drinks. You’ll handle the aftermath.”

Speechless, Peyton pleaded, “Oh, come on. All I craved was some homebound gaming.”

Jayden departed without a backward glance, bidding Peyton farewell with a wave. Peyton pondered following suit, but Corrie seized him, coercing him to take a seat beside her.

“Peyton, been a while. How’s the doctor gig treating you?” Corrie slurred, leaning heavily against him.

a grim expression, Peyton attempted to push Corrie away, but

protested, “That’s harsh, Peyton. How

struck her. When she sought out

words. “Why are you after

to maintain clarity, she questioned, “Jayden

bottle before him, Peyton massaged his throbbing

the weight of the news too heavy to bear. After a moment, she composed herself and remarked, “But Jayden’s bound to a

know? And don’t pull that stunt again. Jayden’s off-limits now that he’s

words, Corrie arched an eyebrow, intrigued by the mention of Jayden’s wife. “Do you have photos of her? I’m curious to

my concern. Why would I

the merry atmosphere around her. “Hey, sober up. Head home on

do? I sense

glance at Corrie. Amidst her uncertainty, Peyton wrestled with words,

sleep? I was out cold,” Peyton

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