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…”

be wise to maintain your

represented the apex of her fury, both in intensity

this aspect of Aileen’s personality, found

his repeated expressions of interest, she had consistently rejected

His temper escalated instantaneously.

Erica hastily attempted to defuse the situation. “Please accept our apologies—Aileen is experiencing emotional

your next


his countenance darkening ominously

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

Peyton hasn’t messaged me. He directed unprovoked anger toward me before implementing complete silence. The emotional injury and frustration

as she offered consolation. “Darling, relinquish your anger. If Peyton holds significance in your life, seek him out directly. Being here

dejectedly, “How could you say that? You’ve actively prevented my consumption of alcohol.

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