Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband by Devocean

Chapter 1835:

“You’re well aware of my abstention from alcohol,” she stated firmly. “If drinking appeals to you, proceed independently. I decline to participate.”

With that declaration, she extracted her phone and began reviewing her messages with deliberate focus.

The conflict between her and Peyton had commenced that afternoon, and more than three hours had elapsed without communication. What message was he attempting to convey? Did he intend to terminate their relationship?

Feeling profoundly wounded, Aileen bit her lower lip while scrolling through her conversation history with Peyton.

DeWitt, undeterred by her dismissal, began extending his arm toward her shoulders.

Aileen, acutely perceptive of his movement, reacted with immediate anger. “Abandon any presumptuous notions. I feel absolutely no attraction toward you, and I’m currently in a…”

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outburst represented the apex of her fury, both in intensity and

witnessed this aspect of Aileen’s personality, found

admiration and constant attention, had developed a particular interest in Aileen. Despite his repeated expressions of interest, she had consistently rejected his advances,

His temper escalated instantaneously.

to defuse the situation. “Please accept our apologies—Aileen is experiencing emotional distress today.

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countenance darkening ominously

that’s occurred since entering this relationship—you’ve become nearly unrecognizable. This behavior

messaged me. He directed unprovoked anger toward

eyes, Erica’s demeanor softened as she offered consolation. “Darling, relinquish your anger. If Peyton holds significance in your life, seek him out directly. Being here

my consumption of alcohol.