Chapter 12 Chapter 12 Mrs. Dalton Has Given Up on You

The two heartbroken women walked into a salonKadence found two handsome hairdressersWhen one of the hairdressers saw Peyton, his eyes lit upHe immediately recommended the most popular hairstyle.

Peyton refused, "Just cut my hairThe shorter, the better."

"Honey, being a cool girl is the new trendI think the short-hair style has its limitationsHow about I give you a shoulder-length haircut? It'll make you look younger and is suitable for all occasions."

"No need."

"Your hair is long and darkYou must've had it for yearsIt's a shame that you wanna cut it off." The hairdresser shook his head.

Peyton stared at herself in the mirrorShe looked pale and weary, but her face was distinctly outlinedThe disheveled long black hair cascaded down, making her somewhat attractive.

Nolan adored her long hair, so she didn't trim it over the yearsSeeing the hairdresser couldn't make up his mind, Peyton took the scissors and smiled, "I'll do it myself."

Peyton cut her hair without hesitation as if she was eventually letting go of the past.

"Alright

I'll leave the rest to you." Peyton returned the scissors to the hairdresser and let him work his magic.

Kadence dyed her hair pinkWhen she saw Peyton's new hairstyle, she was both shocked and amazed.

"Beautiful people will always look good no matter how they change their stylePeytie, you look stunning!"

To match Peyton's center-parting hair, Kadence dragged Peyton to the mall and bought her some gender-neutral clothesThey stole the limelight while walking on the streets.

The night began to fallKadence took a selfie of her and Peyton and shared it on Facebook.

Captioned: Rebirth.

Peyton accompanied Kadence to a restaurant and ate the steak that Kadence hankered afterKadence chortled, "Peytie, I miss those high school yearsWe were young, and the most difficult question to solve at that time was the functional equation, but we could solve it with a methodUnlike men, we tried every method and still got a painful result."

Peyton hadn't drunk alcohol for a while

But tonight, she wanted to indulge herselfShe took a sip and explained, "That was because you weren't good at mathI never thought the functional equation was hard."

"OK, OK, OKI know you were a straight-A student! You went to high school at 13. When I met you, I thought this little girl was lostI didn't know you were a genius."

Kadence filled up Peyton's glassThen she raised hers and said, "Whether we're geniuses or fools, here's to both of us for being single again! From now on, we can buy whatever we want..."

While giving a speech, Kadence cried again, "Do you know, Peytie? I only ate four-dollar discounted synthetic steaksI scrimped and saved to give him a good education, and I worked so hard for our futureThis year, I turned 24, yet I haven't bought one single nice dress for myselfHow could he do that to me?"

Everyone's life had ups and downsPeyton didn't even finish dealing with her problems, so she could only persuade Kadence to move on.

Peyton planned to walk Kadence home, but Kadence insisted on going to the Dark Horse Club.

Peyton sighed

She knew Kadence wanted to blow off some steam.

At least, Peyton had a year to bounce backKadence went back home immediately after the breakupShe wouldn't easily move on.

Meanwhile, Peyton thought even if she survived cancer, she wouldn't be able to hang out with Kadence for a very long time, so she didn't refuse.

This was Kadence's first time in a clubShe was extremely excitedShe patted Peyton's hand and slurred, "Look at the doormanIsn't he handsome?"

Peyton didn't pay attention because the black horse painting in the hall caught her eyeTo avoid being a wet blanket, Peyton echoed, "Yes, he's handsome."

"Don't be polite laterIf I were to keep a man, I'd rather find someone handsome, honey-tongued, and good at sexDo you agree?"

"Yes."

Kadence, who seldom took cabs, acted like a rich lady tonightShe led Peyton into a big private room and ordered ten bottles of Champagne Armand de Brignac.

Peyton couldn't stop herLater, the manager walked in with ten male escorts

There were various types, from cute skinny boys to hunks.

Kadence said generously, "Pick anyone you like."

When the escorts started winking and flashing their abs, Peyton felt so embarrassedShe had to turn Kadence down. "Thanks, but noJust let me have a few drinks with you."

Kadence picked twoShe produced a stack of money and smacked it on the table, shouting, "Come hereMake her happy tonight."

The two escorts were young and pretty, which had a completely different style than Nolan.

They sat beside PeytonOne tried to feed her grapesThe other poured her a glass of champagnePeyton was on pins and needlesShe only wanted to leave.

Kadence patted Peyton's lap and said, "What? Do you still think you're his woman? When he cheated, did he ever think about you? You're divorcedWhat are you afraid of? Forget about him and have fun tonightI'm rich!"

Everyone knew the realtors charged a high commissionKadence would normally earn a hundred to two hundred thousand dollars after selling one villa

Besides, Kadence was charming and sweetShe could make a small fortune over a yearIf she hadn't financially supported her boyfriend, she would've been affluentHence, she could afford to be extravagant once in a while.

Kadence decided to make the most of this night.

Seaview Villa.

After a day's work, the doctor finally brought down the kid's feverNolan was relieved.

He tucked the kid in and tiptoed out of the room.

Helena walked to him with a warm smile. "Nolan, it's lateWhy not stay? I worry if the kid wakes up again, he'll start cryingYou see, only you can soothe him."

Nolan rubbed his temple and answered in a tired voice, "I still have things to doDrMcCain will stayYou can ask him for help."

Helena wanted to say something, but she didn'tShe knew she couldn't force himEarlier, when she called him, she found out he didn't get a divorce.

She had to be patient, so she said thoughtfully, "OKBe safe on the road."

Nolan nodded and left the house

The moment he got into the car, Lucian gave him a key. "MrDalton, MrsDalton sent over this key."

Nolan's face darkenedHe jeered, "I'm surprised she moved out as soon as she got the money."

Lucian remembered the selfie that Kadence postedHe hesitated for a while and said, "MrDalton, MrsDalton seems to...have given up on you."