Chapter 1816:

Peyton looked puzzled. “What are you talking about? Just lie down. In a few days, I’ll take you to meet Clive.”

Aileen frowned. “Why are you being so generous about that?”

Peyton studied her momentarily before asking, “You’re sober, aren’t you?”

Holding her breath, she stammered, “I-I’m not drunk. I can still drink.”

Peyton sighed, his patience wearing thin. “Enough. Your dad was right to keep you away from alcohol. I also won’t let you drink anymore.”

Aileen pouted, clearly not taking him seriously. “And if I want to? Can you stop me?”

Peyton reached out and gently shut her eyes with his hand. “You’re talking too much. Just rest.”

straightened up, settled into a chair, and pulled out his phone to check

lay still, unable to sleep. She watched him, her mind

ignore. Peyton, on the other hand, had a quieter charm. His appeal wasn’t immediate, but the more she

heads. But Peyton was a mystery—one that pulled her in and

man, yet she still

Hesitation gnawed at her.


wanting them both make her a

days later, the trial for Corrie’s

in the courtroom,

one from Carrie’s family showed up. Only a lawyer

hollow now, and her beauty faded as

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eyes now held nothing

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