Bound By Love: The Disabled Husband

Chapter 1835

Chapter 1835:

“You're well aware of my abstention from alcohol,” she stated firmly. “If drinking appeals to you, proceed

independently. | 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.

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Aileen, acutely perceptive of his movement, reacted with immediate anger. “Abandon any presumptuous notions.

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“Relationship. You would be wise to maintain your distance!”

This outburst represented the apex of her fury, both in intensity and volume.

Erica, having never witnessed this aspect of Aileen’s personality, found herself rendered speechless by

apprehension.

DeWitt, accustomed to feminine admiration 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 hostility.

His temper escalated instantaneously.

Recognizing the potential for conflict, Erica hastily attempted to defuse the situation. “Please accept our

apologies—Aileen is experiencing emotional distress today. Don’t take offense. We'll host you for dinner in the

near future.”

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DeWitt offered no verbal response, his countenance darkening ominously as he departed with palpable coldness.

Erica exhaled deeply. “Try to moderate your emotions. Look at the transformation that’s occurred since entering

this relationship—you’ve becnearly unrecognizable. This behavior was entirely absent previously.”

“I don’t want to be like this either, but Peyton hasn't messaged me. He directed unprovoked anger toward me

before implementing complete silence. The emotional injury and frustration are overwhelming!”

Noticing Aileen’s tear-filled eyes, Erica’s demeanor softened as she offered consolation. “Darling, relinquish your

anger. If Peyton holds significance in your life, seek him out directly. Being here withserves no constructive

purpose.”

Aileen responded dejectedly, “How could you say that? You've actively prevented my consumption of alcohol. |

merely sought temporary escape from my troubles.”

Erica replied with resignation, “Alcohol remains prohibited for you. Its consumption invariably leads to

problematic situations.”

Clutching her phone with determination, Aileen maintained her vigilant watch, refusing to accept that Peyton

might withhold communication indefinitely. Should he message her, she resolved to respond without delay,

never deliberately postponing her reply.

While Aileen waited with persistent hope, DeWitt reappeared unexpectedly, carrying two beverages and

deliberately placing one directly before her.

When Aileen caught sight of DeWitt again, her brow furrowed in displeasure. “What are you doing back here?”

she demanded, her voice laced with irritation. “I told you to leave.”