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.”

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

sleep. She watched him, her mind drifting. He was nothing

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

a mystery—one that pulled her in and made her

Peyton was a good man,

Hesitation gnawed at her.


them both make her a

later, the trial

the

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

graceful, confident woman Corrie had once been. She looked hollow now, and her beauty faded as if the years had caught up with

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eyes now held

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