Chapter 41:

Jayden. At the sight of him, Elyse’s face lit up with joy, and she called out his name with excitement.

Theo turned and noticed the trust and reliance she showed for another man, which gripped his heart painfully, making it difficult to breathe.

Taking advantage of his distraction, Elyse wrenched free from his grasp and hurried to Jayden.

Noticing the flush on her cheeks and the faint scent of alcohol, Jayden asked with concern, “Have you been drinking? How much did you have?”

“I think five or seven glasses of wine. I’m not quite sure; we were talking, and I lost track,” Elyse admitted after a moment of thought.

Jayden gave a wry smile. “And you think that wasn’t much?”

“Just a few drinks,” Elyse replied, grinning sheepishly.

Seeing them interact so comfortably, Theo’s frustration boiled over. “Elyse, we were together for three years, and you’ve moved on so quickly.”

Elyse stared at him in astonishment, her body trembling slightly. Could he really be so bold as to criticize her for moving on too soon? She had never wronged him during their three years together. How could he accuse her now?

and didn’t care. I’ve tolerated enough. Can’t I leave you?” For the first time, Theo looked into her eyes and felt a pang of guilt. It wasn’t that he was unaware of Elyse’s discomfort with Kaelyn always looming in their relationship. He also realized that his continued proximity to Kaelyn hurt Elyse. However, he had never considered changing his ways. Perhaps deep down, he relished the attention from two women, forgetting

logical decision by leaving you and choosing me. I offer her something you

demanded, “And

deep-seated sense of inadequacy. Now she’s with me, brimming with confidence and love. You should see that

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She’s as foolish as ever. Choosing

in your eyes. If that’s the case, please stay

his mouth. In the brief moments they had interacted, he had experienced a gamut of unfamiliar

in high spirits, casually

far from relaxed. Ever since encountering Theo, a

like it’s the end of the world?” he

to Theo. How could he

three years on someone who doesn’t

her mouth to reply but found herself

detachment, “I see. You’re afraid to admit it because then the love and

my love is a precious treasure. I can take it back and give it to someone

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