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.

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

him tighter, Corrie protested, “That’s harsh, Peyton. How could you

sought out Jayden, he was nowhere to be

are you after Jayden? He’s married now. He’s not

to maintain clarity, she questioned, “Jayden tied

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

moment, she composed herself and remarked, “But Jayden’s bound

scoffed, “Love can conquer all. What do you know? And don’t pull that stunt again. Jayden’s off-limits now that he’s married,”

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

response was firm. “No, she’s not my concern. Why would I

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

he made to depart, Corrie halted him, voicing her concerns. “What did I do? I sense your dislike for me. Was it because I

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

sleep? I was out cold,” Peyton

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