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…”

wise to maintain

the apex of her fury, both in

of Aileen’s personality, found herself rendered

and constant attention, had developed a particular interest in Aileen. Despite his repeated expressions of interest, she had consistently rejected his advances, and now she dared to address him with such unprecedented

His temper escalated instantaneously.

accept our apologies—Aileen is experiencing emotional distress today. Don’t take offense.

your next


verbal response, his countenance darkening ominously as he departed with palpable

your emotions. Look at the transformation that’s occurred

to be like this either, but Peyton hasn’t messaged me. He directed unprovoked anger toward me before implementing complete silence. The

If Peyton holds significance in your life, seek him out directly. Being here with

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

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