Chapter 1836:

Her mood was already dark, and the sight of DeWitt only deepened her annoyance.

DeWitt, appearing more humble, adjusted his stance. “I came back to apologize,” he admitted. “I have feelings for you, and I didn’t realize how much my actions were bothering you. I was wrong. Please, let me buy you a drink as an apology.”

Aileen was startled. Seeing DeWitt, typically so arrogant, offering an apology was unexpected. She regarded him warily, yet he seemed genuinely remorseful. Gradually, she began to let her guard down.

“Apology accepted,” she responded with a dismissive shrug. “But keep the drink. I don’t want it.”

DeWitt didn’t leave. Instead, he moved past Aileen and struck up a conversation with Erica.

As their discussion shifted to topics that caught Aileen’s interest, she found herself joining in. The earlier tension slowly melted away.

Peyton had been watching from a distance.

DeWitt close to her sparked a surge of anger. Was she really

a beer bottle in his grip, the action doing little to soothe his inner turmoil. He could

and approached her

Peyton’s eyes burning with anger. Her heart raced, caught

a halt before her. “Have you had enough?” he asked curtly. “How long are you planning

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face remained impassive. “Why are you here?” she retorted.

concern?” he repeated sharply.

of fear ran through Aileen, yet she stood her ground. “Yes! It’s none of your

all evening, and now he had the nerve to confront

beyond frustrated. “You mean it?”

“I

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