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 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.

holding her hand, faced Theo with a cool expression. “She’s made the most logical decision

demanded, “And what’s

we first met, her eyes reflected a deep-seated sense of inadequacy. Now she’s with me, brimming with confidence

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change in her. She’s as foolish as ever. Choosing to be with you is the

that’s the case,

determined departure, a bitter taste in his mouth. In the brief moments they had

high

was far from relaxed. Ever since encountering Theo, a gloom seemed

look like it’s the end of the

Theo.

matter? Isn’t it clear now that you spent three years

opened her mouth to reply but found

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

can take it back and give it to

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