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When she opened the door, she found Peyton leaning casually against the wall, a slight smile on his lips. His
eyes seemed to dissect her with clinical precision.
An inexplicable chill slithered down Aileen’s spine. She hugged herself, her fingers digging into her arms as she
stammered, “Why—why are you here? Where's my dad?”
Peyton’s smile widened, revealing perfect teeth. “He stepped out. He'll return by dinner time. Until then, it’s just
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Horror bloomed across Aileen’s face. “Just you and me? What should we do? What do you want?”
Surprise flickered briefly in Peyton's eyes. “Sit down and talk over coffee?” He tilted his head curiously. “What did
you think we would do?”
“Of course! That's exactly what | was thinking,” Aileen responded, her hands flying to her burning cheeks. What
had possessed her to react so tically? Mortification consumed her.
Peyton observed her crimson blush with interest. “Were you perhaps imagining something inappropriate? Did
you think I might...” He trailed off suggestively.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇt“No, | wasn’t!” Aileen’s voice rose an octave too high, betraying her. She shoved him aside and fled down the
hallway.
As her figure disappeared around the corner, Peyton recalled her father’s earlier confession:
“My daughter has been sheltered by her mother andto the extent that she understands little about the world
beyond our protection. We've always prioritized her safety above all else. Though she’s blessed with beauty, her
innocence worries us. This is why we seek a respectable husband for her, someone who will cherish rather than
exploit her trusting nature.”
Peyton thoughtfully rubbed his chin. “She truly is remarkably transparent,” he observed under his breath. “Her
face reveals every thought that crosses her mind.”
Yet she was undeniably captivating—her angelic features complemented by a figure that turned heads. It was
rare to encounter someone who so perfectly matched what he found attractive.
With a subtle smirk playing at his lips, he followed in her footsteps.
Aileen settled onto the living room couch. Noticing Peyton approaching, she frowned slightly and reached for the
remote, turning on the television.
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When Peyton took a seat beside her, she instinctively shifted away, creating a deliberate space between them
on the cushions.
He glanced at her with curiosity. “Why are you sitting so far from me? You've been promised to me, after all.”
“I never agreed to it!” Aileen replied, frustration evident in her voice.
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