Chapter 33 The Dead Wonât Betray You
Kadence was a medical student and knew the side effects of
chemotherapy very well. She understood Peytonâs decision. A lot of people didnât die from cancer but
from the side effects of
chemotherapy. It was too painful.
Kadence couldnât be so selfish as to let Peyton suffer. Maybe it would only make Peyton die sooner.
Kadence wrapped her arms around Peytonâs waist from behind, crying silently.
âOkay, Iâll stay with you.â
Kadenceâs tears soaked Peytonâs pajamas. âYou must have been in a lot of pain at that time, right? Iâm
sorry. I didnât know anything about it.â
âIâve been better the past two days. Kadence, thank you. I didnât want to die alone. Originally, I wanted
Nolan to stay with me, and now that it has come to this, he and I probably wonât meet again.â
Hearing about Nolan, Kadence was furious. âPeytie, you said that his sisterâs grave had been ruined
and that someone had photographed you carrying a hammer. Do you think someone set you up?â
âIt canât be anyone other than Helena.â Peyton was well aware of that. Nolan had just agreed to stay
with Peyton for another month, and then this happened. Surely, Helena had something to do with it.
âYou know itâs her. Then why are you so calm?â
âSince last year, Helena has used a lot of methods to force me and Nolan to divorce. To be honest,
these methods are not clever. Nolan
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can see through these httle tricks, but he always takes Helenaâs side. In the beginning, I argued with
him, but later, I found out that what mattered was not the truth but his preference.â
Kadence saw Peyton demoralized and continued to rouse her fighting spirit. âBut this time is different. If
itâs true that she destroyed Paulaâs grave, donât let her off even if you have to divorce.â
âKadence, the problem between Nolan and I isnât Helena, but his sisterâs death. We canât be reconciled
except by bringing her back to life. Even if we could do that, we wouldnât be able to get back together.â
âI understand, but Peytie, donât let him hurt you at will just because of your familyâs fault. His sisterâs
death shouldnât be a reason for him to cheat on you. He is unfaithful and unrighteous! He gave up you
and the baby in your belly to save Helena! I admit that Nolan did treat you. well in the past, but you
canât dwell on the past.â
Kadence continued patiently, âPeytie, people can only live once. Even if his sisterâs death really has
something to do with your dad, it has nothing to do with you. Donât rush to confess your guilt. You
asked if I had let go of my feelings for Ruben. What I can tell you is that one day, I will. No matter
whether you have one day or one month left, you have to live for yourself.â
âLive for myselfâ¦â
Something that had been troubling Ruben suddenly disappeared.
That night Peyton still slept uneasily, dreaming of Nolan turning into a demon and gripping her neck
whenever she fell asleep.
She woke up several times. The last time she woke up, it was just getting light.
Peyton sat up straight and blankly touched her neck. Even though she
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couldnât grow old with Nolan, she didnât want him to hate her.
Looking at Kadence, who was sleeping well beside her, Peyton quietly washed up and tiptoed out of
the room.
Snow covered the whole city. It looked extraordinarily beautiful. Even the sea became calm, freely
stretching its huge body in the sunshine.
A few unidentified seabirds flew by against the cold wind, and ships. whistled in the distance.
The world was still wonderful. It didnât change because of anyoneâs death.
Peyton made a decision.
She sent a message to Nolan, and this time, both of them showed up.
When Nolan saw her, she was wrapped up in a white down coat, a furry hat, and snow boots.
He couldnât help but think, âHas she ever been so afraid of cold before?â
His gaze fell on her neck. Her skin was so delicate and fair that others. could easily leave marks on it.
Peyton had a thick knitted scarf around her neck. She stood under the snowâcovered pines, as pure as
an elf
Nolan was actually concerned about her arm, wondering, âIs she okay after bleeding profusely last
night?â
But all he could say was, âLetâs go.â
They didnât mention anything about the past. With all the paperwork prepared, they soon got a divorce.
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Peyton did not say a word to him from the beginning. She took the divorce decree and turned to leave
without any hesitation. Nolan couldnât help but ask, âWhat are your plans for the future?â
Peyton didnât look back. âNone of your business, Mr. Dalton.â
A piece of snow on the tree branch fell on her shoulder. Nolan subconsciously reached out his hand to
brush it away, his fingers pausing in midâair.
What qualifications did he have to touch her now?
Nolan let Peyton go because he wanted to put an end to this matter.
Looking at the brilliant sunshine, Nolan thought of the day when they got married. It was also a lovely
day. She was wearing a white dress. and a bright smile that day.
âI hope we wonât come back to this place again.â
âWe wonât.â
âThen what if you betray me?â
âYou can kill me. The dead wonât betray you.â The serious look on Nolanâs face scared Peyton at that
time.
Unexpectedly, it had only been three years since he said those words.
Peyton could feel his gaze falling on her, but she didnât look back, walking further on the snow.
She told herself over and over again not to make the parting so embarrassing.
Once she thought that they might never meet again and that from now on, she had no relationship with
this man at all, she was indescribably
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sad.
Just after Peyton walked a few steps, she heard Helenaâs excited voice from behind. âNolan,
congratulations. You finally got what you wanted.â
Peyton thought, âWhat he wanted?â
She smiled selfâmockingly, thinking, âThatâs right. If I hadnât been holding on for a year, we would have
gotten divorced on the seventh day after I lost our child.â
Nolan didnât answer. Helena continued, âI have all the documents ready. Letâs go in and get the
marriage license now.
Peyton didnât hear Nolanâs reply. Helenaâs words made Peyton unable to breathe.
Kadence held Peytonâs shaky body and asked softly, âAre you okay?â
âYes.â
Kadence glanced at the two people in the distance. Helena was talking. to herself with a happy face.
Nolan kept his head down. The shade of the trees made it impossible to see the expression on his
face.
âWhat a bastard and a bitch!â Kadence snorted, reaching out to wipe tears off Peytonâs face. âItâs not
worth crying over scum like that.â
Peyton forced herself to look up at Kadence and smile, âI know. I just canât help it.â
âFool, you need to understand one thing. Relying on others is like committing suicide. He can protect
you, and he can also hurt you. I havenât seen that confident Peyton for a long time. You should be
shining in your world.â
Peyton gave Nolan one last look and rolled up the window.
Nolan read her last look as a farewell.