Done with Cheater's Coldness Shine in Rival's Arms novel Chapter 81

Chapter 81 Unwavering Boundaries

“Even just having a meal with me would be enough. I’ve never asked you for much!” Wendy pleaded.

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Peyton had never planned to abandon her, but his feelings were purely out of a sense of responsibility.

“Wendy, going out more will do you good,” he said firmly. “But you know how busy I am with work. I don’t have much free time. I’ll send someone to accompany you specifically. I promise you’ll have a good time every time.”

Peyton was willing to make amends in other ways, but he would never agree to anything that crossed his boundaries.

Seeing his unwavering attitude, a flash of disappointment crossed Wendy’s face. She could feel the man in front of her deliberately keeping her at arm’s length.

“But what’s the point of going out without you?” she said, her voice breaking. “In the years I’ve been confined to this wheelchair, all my friends have drifted away. Now you’re the only one left by my side.

“I don’t want to stay cooped up at home every day, but if I have to go out, I’d rather go with you. Peyton, I know you’re busy. Maybe this is hard for you. But it’s okay. I can wait as long as it takes. You don’t have to be with me every day. Just take me out occasionally, please!”

She spoke in a pitiful tone, tears welling up in her eyes. Of course, she wanted to go out with the man she loved.

But this was truly difficult for Peyton.

“Alright, Wendy. I’ll take you out when I have time, but you need to go out on your own sometimes too. I’ll arrange for someone to be with you!

“As for your rehabilitation, I’m already working on it. When I contact you, you need to cooperate. Let’s work together. I believe you’ll stand up again. The specialists said your chances are good!”

What Peyton wanted most now was to help her recover. It would give him a little peace of mind.

But all Wendy wanted was to keep him feeling guilty forever-even for a lifetime.

She had no desire to undergo rehabilitation or stand up again. Only by staying like this could she keep him tied to her side.

“Peyton, I don’t care what happens to this leg,” Wendy said, pretending to be indifferent. “So what if I have to live in a wheelchair for the rest of my life!”

“Just do as I tell you,” Peyton replied, his tone leaving no room for argument.

They talked the entire way back to Wendy’s house.

“I have work to handle at the company, so I won’t go in with you. Go inside and rest well,” Peyton said.

With that, he prepared to leave.

“Peyton, it’s already noon. Why not stay for lunch?” Wendy begged again. “No matter how busy you are, you

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“Besides, I don’t have much of an appetite without you here. If you stay, I’ll be able to eat more. Please, just stay with me!”

“I have a lot of work to do at the company. I really can’t stay with you today!”

In the end, he didn’t stay. He chose to leave without hesitation.

Wendy’s face was full of dissatisfaction, but she didn’t dare say anything or make a scene. She was afraid of making him angry-afraid he would start avoiding her altogether.

After leaving Wendy’s house, Peyton headed straight for the company. There was still a lot of work waiting for him. Yet Wendy’s situation was a problem he couldn’t ignore,

Meanwhile, Quinn also went straight to her studio after leaving home. Working and eating with her team every day made her feel happy and fulfilled.

“Miss Hart, cooperating with Mr. Harrison is such a pleasure,” Mia said excitedly. “You two were friends before, and now that he’s our partner, he’s been really understanding. I think this is a great opportunity!”

“Leo has always been a good person,” Quinn replied. “His company is actually very large. If we hadn’t known each other before, our small company would never have gotten the chance to cooperate with him. So we must do our best on this project and maximize the benefits.”

That will be the best way to repay him-not with empty words, but with actions,

“Miss Hart, have you known Mr. Harrison for many years?” Mia asked, her cheeks flushing slightly. “He’s not just a good person-he’s really handsome too!”

Ever since Mia met Leo, she mentioned him every time they talked.

As a woman, Quinn could sense that Mia had a crush on him.

But Mia was a sensible person. She clearly knew they were from different worlds. So she only asked about him occasionally and stole a few glances at him when he was around.

She had never dreamed of having a relationship with him, let alone falling in love with him.

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