Chapter 1813:

He sniffed at his sleeve, detecting nothing unusual.

Aileen regarded him with quick, assessing glances. “You know something? You possess genuinely attractive features. It’s just those glasses—they somewhat obscure your face.”

Peyton released a dry chuckle. “At last, you’ve noticed my striking good looks.”

“My, aren’t we full of ourselves?” Aileen straightened, shifting positions. “I’m feeling hungry. Would you like something to eat?”

“What did you have in mind?” Peyton inquired.

Aileen’s eyes sparkled with mischief. “My dad’s absent from the house. Care for a drink?”

arched an eyebrow skeptically. “Drinking during daylight hours? And being secretive about it? Why does your dad impose such strict

this peculiar regulation. Erica always adheres to his wishes and monitors me

“I’m an adult now! Yet I’m still restricted to ordering juice or

for discouraging your consumption of alcohol,” Peyton suggested thoughtfully. “Let’s dismiss

Come on, I’ll take you to my apartment. I’ve cleverly concealed a collection of premium spirits!” Aileen’s face brightened as she seized Peyton’s

stared at her animated expression, bewildered. He hesitated. “Is traveling to your apartment just for a drink truly necessary? Shouldn’t you await your dad’s return? What explanation will I give if he asks

hips, smiling radiantly. “Just tell him you took me out


deeply. “Are you really that afraid

tell him!” Aileen warned, her voice rising. “If you refuse to accompany me, I’ll stop spending time with you. I’ll

that Peyton’s refusal would give her the perfect excuse to escape. Peyton recognized her transparent strategy. Attempting to evade him? Not today. His curiosity was piqued by

finds a home

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