Marriage Beyond Redemption

Chapter 33

Chapter 33 The Dead Won’t Betray You Nôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.

Kadence was a medical student and knew the side effects of

chemotherapy very well. She understood Peyton’s decision. A lot of people didn’t die from cancer but from the side effects of

chemotherapy. It was too painful.

Kadence couldn’t be so selfish as to let Peyton suffer. Maybe it would only make Peyton die sooner.

Kadence wrapped her arms around Peyton’s waist from behind, crying silently.

“Okay, I’ll stay with you.”

Kadence’s tears soaked Peyton’s pajamas. “You must have been in a lot of pain at that time, right? I’m sorry. I didn’t know anything about it.”

“I’ve been better the past two days. Kadence, thank you. I didn’t want to die alone. Originally, I wanted Nolan to stay with me, and now that it has come to this, he and I probably won’t meet again.”

Hearing about Nolan, Kadence was furious. “Peytie, you said that his sister’s grave had been ruined and that someone had photographed you carrying a hammer. Do you think someone set you up?”

“It can’t be anyone other than Helena.” 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.

“You know it’s her. Then why are you so calm?”

“Since 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 Helena’s side. In the beginning, I argued with him, but later, I found out that what mattered was not the truth but his preference.”

Kadence saw Peyton demoralized and continued to rouse her fighting spirit. “But this time is different. If it’s true that she destroyed Paula’s grave, don’t let her off even if you have to divorce.”

“Kadence, the problem between Nolan and I isn’t Helena, but his sister’s death. We can’t be reconciled except by bringing her back to life. Even if we could do that, we wouldn’t be able to get back together.”

“I understand, but Peytie, don’t let him hurt you at will just because of your family’s fault. His sister’s death shouldn’t 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 can’t dwell on the past.”

Kadence continued patiently, “Peytie, people can only live once. Even if his sister’s death really has something to do with your dad, it has nothing to do with you. Don’t 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.”

“Live for myself…”

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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couldn’t grow old with Nolan, she didn’t 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 didn’t change because of anyone’s 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 couldn’t help but think, “Has she ever been so afraid of cold before?”

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 snow–covered pines, as pure as an elf

Nolan was actually concerned about her arm, wondering, “Is she okay after bleeding profusely last night?”

But all he could say was, “Let’s go.”

They didn’t 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 couldn’t help but ask, “What are your plans for the future?”

Peyton didn’t look back. “None of your business, Mr. Dalton.”

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 mid–air.

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.

“I hope we won’t come back to this place again.”

“We won’t.”

“Then what if you betray me?”

“You can kill me. The dead won’t betray you.” The serious look on Nolan’s 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 didn’t 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 Helena’s excited voice from behind. “Nolan, congratulations. You finally got what you wanted.”

Peyton thought, “What he wanted?”

She smiled self–mockingly, thinking, “That’s right. If I hadn’t been holding on for a year, we would have gotten divorced on the seventh day after I lost our child.”

Nolan didn’t answer. Helena continued, “I have all the documents ready. Let’s go in and get the marriage license now.

Peyton didn’t hear Nolan’s reply. Helena’s words made Peyton unable to breathe.

Kadence held Peyton’s shaky body and asked softly, “Are you okay?”

“Yes.”

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.

“What a bastard and a bitch!” Kadence snorted, reaching out to wipe tears off Peyton’s face. “It’s not worth crying over scum like that.”

Peyton forced herself to look up at Kadence and smile, “I know. I just can’t help it.”

“Fool, you need to understand one thing. Relying on others is like committing suicide. He can protect you, and he can also hurt you. I haven’t seen that confident Peyton for a long time. You should be shining in your world.”

Peyton gave Nolan one last look and rolled up the window.

Nolan read her last look as a farewell.