Marriage Beyond Redemption

Chapter 38

Chapter 38 Best Way to Forget Your Ex

Alwyn was challenging Nolan by saying that, which made Peyton so nervous. She knew how jealous Nolan could be.

Even though they had divorced, Nolan would not like to see Peyton having a happy life, just as he said.

Alwyn said that in public. He would be humiliated if Peyton refused him. Everyone would laugh at him.

Peyton was in a dilemma, not knowing what she could do.

Kadence understood Peyton’s situation, so she helped Peyton out. “OF course! The best way to forget one’s ex is either time or new love. You’re handsome, Alwyn. You and Peyton should go dating more. Peyton was hurt by her ex–boyfriend. Maybe you could cure her.”

Kadence was match–making Peyton and Alwyn. Peyton stopped her. “Kadence!”

Kadence ignored her warnings. She was thinking about taking revenge on Nolan.

“Don’t be shy. You are single now. Are you going to die alone? I believe Alwyn won’t treat you like that bastard. Hey, Alwyn. Are you free these days? Peytie and I are going to visit North City. Two girls. are not safe outside…”

“It’s my honor to protect you.” Alwyn looked at Peyton with eyes full of admiration.

Kadence took a glance at Nolan’s ashen face. She was delighted.

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Nolan said nothing, but his coldness reminded people of his existence.

Bruce interrupted to change the topic. “I’m so glad to see Peyton can be happy again. It’s a rare opportunity today that we can get together. Even Mr. Dalton was here, and Helena too. I should really toast you. I wish you a happy life!”

Helena was delighted to hear that. She raised her glass and was ready to drink. But she noticed that Nolan was as cold as ice, not moving his glass at all.

Nolan wouldn’t take a toast randomly. Helena had to explain to the others that Nolan couldn’t drink because of his illness. The others got the hint, so no one dared to say anything.

Although Nolan didn’t drink, he still greeted everyone at the party.

Grace never liked Peyton. Peyton was in the spotlight just now, which made Grace hate her more.

“Peyton, you think you’re still Miss Schmitt? Don’t stand there still. Greet Mr. and Mrs. Dalton!”

When she heard “Mrs. Dalton“, her eyes had a distant faraway look. She set her look at Nolan and Helena. One of them was wearing black and the other white. They looked like a perfect match.

Nolan would never take Peyton to parties, and he would show up at Peyton’s parties.

She once asked why, and Nolan told her the more he hid her, the safer she would be. ConTEent bel0ngs to Nôv(e)lD/rama(.)Org .

Peyton didn’t know what enemy he had, and she didn’t care about the title. She was satisfied as long as Nolan loved her.

But now when Peyton thought of that, she realized how naive she was.

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That was all Nolan’s excuses. How come a man wouldn’t introduce his love to the world?

Maybe Nolan was just paving the way for the arrival of Helena. Enemies and revenge were just his excuses for cheating.

Nolan was sitting not far from Peyton, but she felt him so strange. Even the memory was blurred,

Most men were born playboys. Peyton was too naive to believe she was lucky to meet a good man.

Peyton took the wine and said, “You’re right. I should toast them.”

And then, two hands came from two sides. They were Alwyn’s and Kadence’s. “No, you can’t drink that.”

Peyton looked at Kadence with a pleading look. “Just a little. It’s alright.”

Seeing the determination in Peyton’s eyes, Kadence released the grip.

Peyton poured herself a glass of red wine. Alwyn wanted to stop her, but he didn’t say it. He watched Peyton walk step by step in front of Nolan and Helena. She held the glass and said with a smile. “To you, Mr. Dalton and Ms. Chase. I wish you all the best. Congratulations. Excuse me if I can’t come to your engagement party.”

Peyton poured herself a full glass of wine. She began to drink without looking at them.

Nolan knew how much she could drink. One glass of wine was enough to make her wasted.

Helena stood up and raised her glass, smiling, “Thank you. Nolan and I will have a happy life with your blessing.‘

Helena poured herself a full glass of wine too and began to drink. “Enough!”

Two voices sounded up at the same time. It was Alwyn and Nolan.

Alwyn took the glass from Peyton’s hands. There was still a half left. He said to Nolan, “Peyton has problems with her stomach. I’ll finish the rest for her.”

Nolan finally spoke up. A significant smile curved from his lips. “Who are you to finish the wine for her?”

Everyone felt the coldness in Nolan’s tone. But they thought Nolan only didn’t like people drinking for others, so they look at Alwyn with embarrassment.

Alwyn looked normal and said with a clear voice. “My relationship with Peyton has nothing to do with you. Don’t you think so?”

Nolan took a look at Alwyn. Alwyn was standing and Nolan was sitting, but Nolan’s calm and confident aura overshadowed everything. Even if there were not many expressions on his face, a casual glance would make people stressed.

Nolan chuckled and raised his glass. He said significantly, “Look, a tough guy in the Russell family.”

What Nolan said made the others get lost. Was he complimenting Alwyn? But Nolan’s smile was so spooky.

Then Nolan added, “I wonder if you can survive this winter.”

Now everyone realized Nolan was threatening Alwyn. Nolan was as moody as rumor said. Alwyn just offered to drink for Peyton, and Nolan threatened to destroy his family. What a ruthless man!

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Alwyn was born into a wealthy family. Everyone in Aelford City needed to respect him and address him as Mr. Russell, except one

person.

It was Nolan. Among all the wealthy families, the Dalton family was the most respected one. Nolan usually kept a low profile. But when he got mad, he would destroy his enemy for good.

Bruce knew Nolan wasn’t kidding. He hurriedly spoke, “Mr. Dalton, I believe Dr. Russell means well.”

Nolan rubbed the glass with his fingers and sneered. “Alwyn, you are not worthy to drink for Peyton. Sit back, and I can give you one more chance. I can pretend nothing happens!”

Helena looked at the side of Nolan’s face. Nolan didn’