Chapter 21 Chapter 21 Let It Go

Nolan pushed open the bathroom door and went outPeyton had just collected her hair over the bedShe was startled by NolanShe looked at him and said guiltily, "You..."

Before she could finish her words, she realized Nolan was bare-chestedHe was in good shape.

Although Nolan was her husband, Peyton still felt strange to see Nolan naked after a yearShe looked away quickly.

Nolan came closerShe could feel his breathPeyton unconsciously curled up her body and stared at him with a protective face. "What are you going to do?"

Nolan slowly bent down, and his deep gaze fell on her pale cheekHe asked, "You said you were sick beforeWhat is it?"

His eyes were full of questionsPeyton had mixed feelings.

There was no trace of sarcasm, arrogance, or coldness in his eyesNolan cared about her health.

Peyton suddenly wondered, "If I tell him everything, will he regret what he did before?"

As Peyton hesitated, Nolan leaned his body toward herThey were so close to each other

He seemed to be able to see through her.

Nolan urged, "Tell me."

Peyton panicked and felt nervousShe licked her lips and said, "I..."

Suddenly, Nolan's phone rangIt was Helena's exclusive ringtone, which had haunted Peyton for over a year.

When she and Nolan were together, he would always leave Peyton after he received Helena's call.

Now this ringtone made Peyton feel uneasy.

It reminded her of all those unpleasant memories.

She found herself stupidShe wondered, "How could I still believe him since he has let me down so many times?"

Nolan hung up the phone and turned to look at PeytonPeyton had made up her mind.

Peyton said to Nolan, "NothingI got a bad cold and spent several days in the hospital."

Nolan remembered the bouquet of withered flowers in their wedding houseHe thought, "Well, so Peyton didn't come back for a few days because she had a cold."

It had been three months since their last phone callNolan had no idea when Peyton was in the hospital.

Nolan felt a little painful and guilty.

He thought, "No wonder she looked pale now."

Nolan wanted to say something, but he failed.

Nolan didn't know how to comfort her.

"I'm alright, Nolan

Since we hate each other, just let it goI'm exhaustedLet's get divorced."

Nolan thought of Peyton's smile toward Alwyn outside the CourthouseNolan's jealousy grew.

Nolan thought Peyton wanted to divorce him because of Alwyn.

"No way."

Nolan sneeredHe pinched Peyton's chin and said to her, "How can I let you live happily without me?"

Then, Nolan went to the bathroom full of anger.

Nolan didn't see any hair on the bedHe was worried about Peyton's health, but she only wanted a divorce.

He wondered, "Does she love Alwyn so much?

"Three months ago, Peyton was still on her knees to beg me not to divorce her, but now she says she hates me."

Nolan stared at his face in the mirrorHe thought, "Is Peyton tired of me?"

Peyton didn't understand Nolan anymoreHe was so fractious.

Nolan wanted to divorce her beforeBut now he was angry because she mentioned itPeyton thought, "Is he insane because of her sister's death?"

Nolan washed up and went out

Peyton lay on the bed and turned her back upon him.

Nolan didn't say goodbye to herHe closed the door and left.

Peyton knew she was too weak and could do nothing about itSo she didn't try to escape.

Olivia was the only one who hadn't changedShe was enthusiastic and cooked delicious food for Peyton as usual.

"MrsDalton, I've prepared chicken soup for youIt's good for your health."

Peyton smiled gently. "Olivia, I want some fish soup."

"Alright."

Olivia looked outside and said, "The yard is covered by snowDon't you want to go out and play? I remember you used to like having snowball fights with NolanYou can do that again."

"No, I want some rest."

Olivia closed the door for PeytonShe felt strangePeyton didn't like eating fish beforeAnd Peyton used to be a lively girlOlivia didn't know why Peyton looked listless recentlyPeyton barely left her bedroom.

Olivia assumed that Peyton was angry with Nolan.

Peyton rested in bed for a few days, and she felt better

She ate much nutritious food every day to stabilize her condition.

Nolan went home every nightBut they never communicatedThey slept back to back, far away from each other.

Peyton didn't know what Nolan wantedShe felt much better todayIt was still early, and Nolan hadn't come back.

Peyton went out of the bedroom for the first time and entered Nolan's studyShe was entering the password when Olivia called her.

Peyton was startledThese days, Olivia took pity on Peyton and lent Peyton her phone.

Peyton contacted Jackson, but he hadn't found out the cause of Leilani's death.

So, Peyton planned to take risks and searched Nolan's study.

Seeing Olivia, Peyton thought her plan failedTo her surprise, Olivia said, "MrsDalton, this door was broken, so we changed the lockYou'll need fingerprintsLet me help you."

Olivia wiped her hand with her apron and opened the studyPeyton didn't know what to say.

Olivia thought Peyton just quarreled with Nolan, so she didn't take it seriously.

"Thank you."

"You're welcome

I'll cook fish soup for you."

Peyton entered Nolan's studyIt looked exactly the same as beforeNolan was a well-organized person, and Peyton knew where he kept his files.

Soon, Peyton found a safeThere were Nolan's memories with his sister in it, including their childhood photos and toys.

Nolan never shared his sorrow for his sister's death with Peyton.

Peyton was nervous when she entered the password.

The password used to be Peyton's birthday, but Peyton was afraid that Nolan had changed it to Helena's birthday.

Peyton had a self-mocking smile and tried her birthdayTo her surprise, Nolan didn't change the password.

Peyton had mixed feelingsShe opened the safe, and there were many items in itShe noticed a file bag with "verification of death" on it.

Peyton quickly took it outJust after sweeping a few lines, she heard a cold voice coming from the door. "Are you a thief?"