I never said the show was implying anything, that was just what I took from it. To me, it was easier to BELIEVE that Peyton still had feelings. Lucas had maybe a few little moments but maybe it was the way Chad was playing it, idk.

And she never said her life wouldnt be complete without Jake lol. She was sad when he left which is understandable because "people always leave" and all, but nah, she wasn't spewing ridiculous words to him like Lucas was to Brooke.