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.”

his smile chilling. “You better be careful,” he warned, his voice low and menacing. “Because if you cross

off, his steps

to Aileen. “I’ve never seen you like

“It’s not just you,” she admitted. “My dad keeps saying the same thing—that

“Is it because of Peyton? Ever

as if expecting to find

for updates


faint smile. “You don’t even realize it, do you? You’ve changed so much for the better

hadn’t noticed. I’ll have to think about

dropped onto it like a stone, arms crossed

exploded. “Fine, just keep ignoring

bottle after bottle, but his fury kept him sober, every swallow

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