Chapter 1837:

He picked up a glass and offered it to her. “Here,” he said, trying to sound soothing. “Have some water. Just take a moment to cool down.”

Aileen slapped his hand away. “I don’t need water,” she retorted sharply. “And I don’t need you telling me what to do. You’re hardly one to talk, calling him trouble!”

DeWitt looked taken aback. “What’s gotten into you? I’m on your side, and now you’re lashing out at me?”

“On my side?” Aileen scoffed. “Do I look like I need your support? You’re not some gallant knight. You’re just a guy who thinks too much of himself. Frankly, you’re insufferable!”

DeWitt’s laugh was dry and humorless. “I knew you weren’t the brightest bulb, but I never thought you’d be this irrational.”

“Maybe I’m not the brightest bulb,” Aileen retorted, her voice icy. “My grades are nothing special. But at least I have morals—something you seem to have forgotten.”

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