Marriage Beyond Redemption

Chapter 8 Will You Be Happy

Peyton looked down at the paper and recognized the address. It was a

cemetery.

Peyton thought, “Did Nolan’s sister die? But what does it have to do with Dad? I know my dad. He would never harm a little girl.”

Peyton understood that this was all she could get from Lucian and Jayson. She didn’t pester them for more information. For the rest of the ride to the Dalton’s mansion, Peyton merely sat quietly in the backseat.

A million thoughts raced across Peyton’s mind when she saw this familiar house.

Lucian asked politely, “Mrs. Dalton, would you like to get out of the car?”

Peyton answered, “No. I’ll wait for Nolan in the car.”

The divorce would be the last time their paths crossed. Peyton didn’t want any accidents. Everything in the Dalton’s mansion could bring up Peyton’s memories of their marriage. She didn’t want to risk it.

Peyton blamed her cowardice on Nolan. Nolan treated her too well.

Although Nolan was getting more aloof every time they met, Peyton still remembered their happy memories.

Peyton should hate Nolan. But she couldn’t bring herself to do it.

Jayson kept the car running. The air conditioner sent warm wind out steadily. Peyton was alone in the car. Her stomachache was back. Peyton curled into a fetal position and pulled her legs to her chest.

tightly. She sat on the seat and silently waited for the sunrise.

got off work early and came to work late. Although it was past

ginkgo tree was in the yard. Its leaves had fallen off long ago. Peyton stared at

But when the ginkgo tree’s golden fruits ripened and Peyton was suddenly in

would be standing under the tree and was showered by the green and golden

was gentle and catered to Peyton’s every need. He was a good cook too.

ginkgo tree as she was lost in her memories. The tree was the same. But they were different.

were struggling to stay on the branches. But they

Peyton next to the

sweater. She cranked her neck to look at the tree. Her hair was dancing in

sunlight shone on Peyton’s pale face, she looked like

found it strange that Peyton was still

knew Nolan was

“Morning.”

slender figure. The few steps between them

want to have your ginkgo soup one more time.”

shock appeared in Nolan’s dark eyes. He immediately recovered and said coldly, “It’s out of season. Peyton, stop wasting my time.”

eyes were red-rimmed. She muttered, “It’s the last favor I’ll ask. Can’t

changed a lot

to look at the bare tree. His tone wasn’t as cold as before. “The ginkgo in the freezer isn’t fresh enough. You can wait till

Next year…

and thought,

do you hate me?”

“Yes.”

“Well…will you be happy

was like a rumble of thunder

the blood rushing in

said coldly, “Fine. It isn’t a big deal

watched Nolan’s back and

has

idea suddenly crossed Peyton’s mind. She thought, “I’d like to see the look on his face when

wanted to know whether Nolan would be happy

took out the ginkgo fruits and other ingredients in