Chapter 6 Chapter 6 I Gave You a Chance

The chilly wind felt like a sharp knife on Peyton's faceBut she got up and continued to run after the car.

However, Peyton overestimated her current physical conditionBefore she could run far, she tripped and fellThe car stopped and its door openedA pair of shining handmade leather shoes stood in front of Peyton.

Peyton's gaze moved up from the shoes to Nolan's crease-free trousersPeyton only stopped when she looked into Nolan's hard eyes.

"Nolan..." Peyton's voice was weak.

A pair of strong hands reached out and poised above PeytonIn a daze, Peyton thought she saw the white-shirt young man againThe one who had lit up her youthPeyton subconsciously reached for those hands.

As soon as their hands touched, Nolan redrew his hand harshlyNolan showed Peyton a light of hope and took it back the hope ruthlesslyPeyton fell to the ground again.

Peyton wasn't hurt from the first fallBut this time, her hand landed on the shattered glassThe blood on her palm looks alarming as it dripped on the ground.

Nolan's pupils dilated, but he still stood rigidly.

For a second, Peyton was confused

One time, Nolan had taken her to the hospital for a paper cut on her finger.

Peyton remembered how the doctor laughed at Nolan. "Sir, if you came here later, her nick would be healed."

Peyton looked at NolanHe looked exactly like the man who cared about her so muchHis features were the sameBut the loving look was goneNolan looked gloomy and impatient at the moment.

Nolan said in an aloof tone, "Peyton, you may fool othersBut I know youYou can do a somersault after running 1,500 metersWhat would you trip over yourself?"

Peyton felt she was being cut into pieces by Nolan's scornful gaze.

Peyton bit her pale lip and explained, "NoThis isn't an actI'm weak because I'm sick..."

Before Peyton could finish, Nolan leaned down and lifted her face by her chinNolan's callused finger caressed Peyton's lips. "Like father, like daughterYou and your hypocrite father are the sameBoth of you are willing to put on a bad show to con people for a little money."

Nolan's words cut Peyton deeper than the chilly wind

A huge gap was curved out on Peyton's heart.

Peyton slapped Nolan's hand away. "My dad is a decent manHe'll never do any unconscionable things!"

Nolan scoffedHe seemed to lose his interest in arguing with PeytonNolan took out a check from his wallet and filled in a random numberHe carried the check with two fingers and fiddled it in front of Peyton.

"Do you want this?" Nolan asked.

Peyton looked at the number on the check. 800 thousand dollars was a lot of moneyOnce she took it, she wouldn't have to worry about Kason's hospital bill for a long time.

Peyton doubted Nolan had suddenly grown a conscienceShe didn't reach for the check.

"What's your condition?"

Nolan whispered into Peyton's ear, "Say the wordsKason is a rotten bastardSay it and the check is yours."

Peyton's face droppedShe raised her hand to strike NolanBut Nolan snatched her wristPeyton struggled and left a bloody handprint on Nolan's shirt.

Nolan tightened his grip and his tone became more dangerous. "What? Is that a no? Fine

Let Kason rot in the hospitalI already picked out a spot to bury him."

"Nolan, why did you turn into this monster?" Peyton cried.

Nolan promised to protect Peyton foreverAnd he said he wouldn't let Peyton cryPeyton suddenly suspected that those promises were all her imaginationThe Nolan in front of her would only be pleased by her tears.

The yellow street light couldn't bring warmth to Nolan's face and make him look less annoyed. "So, you're not going to say it, are you?"

Nolan released Peyton and tore the check into pieces slowly.

Peyton launched forward to stop NolanNolan pushed her away harshlyHe was so cold that he almost looked unhuman. "I gave you a chance."

Peyton's last hope was shattered into pieces like the checkThe falling scraps of paper surrounded Peyton like dancing butterflies and eventually fell to the ground.

"NoNo!" Peyton scrambled to pick up the piecesHer tears hit the ground like raindrops.

Peyton was flustered

Like a child who had lost everything, Peyton was helpless and confused.

Nolan turned and walked awayAs he was about to get in the car, he heard a loud soundNolan looked backPeyton had fainted.

Jayson Bryant, Nolan's driver, looked worried. "MrDalton, MrsDalton passes outShall we bring her to the hospital?"

Nolan sent Jayson's cold glance. "Do you care about her?"

Jayson had worked for Nolan for a long timeJayson knew how much Nolan loved Peyton beforeBut Nolan acted like a different person since he identified the body.

Jayson stopped talking since this wasn't his businessHe started the car without a word.

As the car drove off, the woman in the rearview mirror was getting smaller and smallerNolan noticed that Peyton didn't move at allThe disdain on Nolan's face grew bigger.

Nolan thought, "She's getting better at acting."

Although the Schmitt family was well off, Kason had started training Peyton since she was littleKason wanted Peyton to be able to protect herself against bullies.

So, Peyton had a black belt and was a seven-grade free boxing expert

She was as strong as an oxNolan refused to believe that Peyton would pass out so easily.

Nolan believed it was an act Peyton put on for money.

Nolan looked away indifferently as he didn't want to look at Peyton anymore.

After Nolan's car disappeared from view, Alwyn finally hurried over to Peyton.

When Peyton woke up, she found herself back in the hospital she just leftShe was having an intravenous dripThe cold liquid entered her blue veins through the needleHer wounded left hand was cleaned and bandaged.

The clock on the wall told Peyton that it was three o'clock in the morningBefore Peyton could open her mouth, she heard Alwyn's calm voice. "I'm sorryI followed you because I was worried you were going to hurt yourself."

Peyton tried to sit upAlwyn rapidly grabbed a pillow, propped Peyton up, and helped Peyton drink some waterPeyton finally gained the strength to speak. "Did you see everything?"

"I'm sorryI didn't mean to pry," Alwyn apologized again.

Alwyn was so simple that one could see through him easily

He was completely different from Nolan.

"It's alrightI'm his wifeIt's not like I'm his lover or something."

Peyton noticed the fleeting hesitation on Alwyn's facePeyton chuckled bitterly. "RightEveryone thought he was about to marry HelenaIt's OK if you don't believe me..."

Alwyn cut Peyton off hurriedly. "NoI believe youI recognize your wedding ringIt's a one-of-a-kind limited editionAccording to the magazine, the ring was designed by the brand's owner as a gift for his wifeI checked and found out that Nolan was the owner."

Alwyn sort of guessed Peyton's relationship with NolanBut the gossip about Nolan and Helena was all over the newsAnd Alwyn had never seen Nolan visit Peyton in the hospitalSo, Alwyn thought he guessed wrong.

Peyton reached for the ring out of habitThere was nothing but a white belt on her fingerIt looked as ridiculous as her marriage.

"It doesn't matterWe're getting a divorce at 9 a.m. tomorrow."

"Does he know about your condition?" Alwyn asked.

"He lost the right to know," Peyton answered.