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She glares “Stay out of it, whore”

I hold my palms up “I couldn’t care less what either one of you do”

Peyton presses her huge boobs into Kingston’s side “C’ I’ll even let you stick it up you knohere”

She looks directly at me as she says this, like she thinks I’d be jealous or soht think anal sex was a rather bold topic for Peyton to bring up in front of the parents, but we’re on the opposite end of a table that seats at least thirty It’s the rich person’s version of a kiddie table, I suppose She’s being quiet enough that her voice won’t carry, but it’s obvious she wants me to hear this for some reason

Kingston scoffs “I’d rather have ain”

I don’t even try to hide hter whichsuch a venomous response, and she certainly didn’t want me to witness it

She discreetly flips ston “Maybe I’ll go see Lucas Gale He’s always interested”

Kingston rolls his eyes “Knock yourself out Tell him I send my condolences”

Peyton sits back and crosses her arh, whatever”

Man, what the hell is up with these two? I guess Ainsley was right—their relationship is for appearances only My question is, why bother?

If I thought dinnercohout the rest of the meal, I sit back and stockpile information I’m a people watcher—always have been You can learn a lot about so attention And these people are definitely trying to hide so Thankfully, they’re all so self-absorbed, nobody notices I’e me in conversation

It’s so obvious they can’t stand each other As Charles and Mr Davenport discuss boating, or golfing, or hoell their businesses are doing, you can see their ure out what to say next to best the other The tives at the table are all shter, but when Mrs Davenport looks away, Madeline rolls her eyes, glares at Sper looks in Mr Davenport’s direction Mrs Davenport has her own set of wandering eyes when she thinks no one is watching, although hers are directed toward her stepson Huh That’s interesting

As for Peyton and Kingston, those two are probably the worst Every single tiston’s fist clenches on his lap When she asks him a question, he ansith as feords as possible If she’s co soston scoffs or flat-out ignores her Peyton doesn’t seem to notice he hasn’t made any effort as she prattles on and on Or maybe she just doesn’t care I wouldn’t be surprised by either

I can’t get back to h once the final course is cleared God, ould anyone want to live like that? They’re all so toxic to one another Are appearances really that important?

AFTER TAKING A SHOWER, I walk out of the bathroo on rin, clearly pleased with hi me My eyes hone in onas if he has every right to be on my bed God, he really is a perfect specimen of the male species Broad shoulders, ripped body, full lips, and a jaw that would ly on the inside be so beautiful on the outside?