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.

expression, Peyton attempted to push Corrie away, but his efforts were futile. “You reek. Have you

Corrie protested, “That’s harsh, Peyton. How could you say that? I don’t

thought struck her. When she sought out Jayden, he was nowhere to

“Why are you after Jayden? He’s married now.

was taken aback by this revelation. Struggling to maintain clarity, she questioned, “Jayden tied the knot. When did this happen? Why

bottle before him, Peyton massaged his throbbing temples. “Because you’ve been studying

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

all. What do you know? And don’t pull

by the mention of Jayden’s

my concern. Why

the merry atmosphere around her. “Hey, sober up. Head home on your own. I’m out,” Peyton declared, rising to leave as he checked the

do? I sense your dislike for me. Was it because

to face her, Peyton cast a fleeting glance at Corrie. Amidst her uncertainty,

you disrupted my sleep? I was

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