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?

me? Kaelyn was always there between us, you knew it, 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

faced Theo with a cool expression. “She’s made the most logical decision by

Theo demanded,

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

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scoffed. “I don’t see any change in her. She’s as foolish as ever. Choosing to be with you is the

her limit. “I will always be a fool in your eyes. If that’s the case, please stay away from me.” With that, she pushed Jayden’s wheelchair away, taking

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

Jayden, seated in his wheelchair, appeared in high spirits, casually tapping the

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

the end of the

three years mean nothing to Theo. How

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

to reply but

detachment, “I see. You’re afraid to admit it because then the love and sincerity you once offered would seem

is a precious treasure. I can take it back and

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