Chapter 54:

Joanna Foster,” Jayden murmured, a chilling intent flickering in his gaze.

Peyton chimed in, “It’s peculiar, isn’t it? Joanna escaped on her wedding day right under her family’s nose. Surely someone must have aided her.”

“Undoubtedly,” Jayden replied. “Her talents lie in pleasing men, not in escaping. Without assistance, she couldn’t have eluded my people this long.”

“Interested in discovering who helped her?” Peyton inquired.

“Any leads?” asked Jayden, his eyebrows arching in curiosity.

“A few, which might lead you to more,” Peyton suggested, leaning in to whisper to Jayden.

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Skepticism clouded Jayden’s expression as he heard the whispered words. “Really?” he questioned, his tone laced with doubt.

“Quite possibly,” Peyton affirmed. “Both you and Elyse might be in jeopardy.”

“And Elyse’s involvement?” Jayden probed.

grave. “Because she’s your wife. Whether or not you accept it, she

a heavy silence. Peyton’s words

He quickly grabbed Peyton’s arm, and they

stunned as

the sofa, quickly concocted an excuse. “I was trying to help Jayden onto the sofa, but I lost my balance,

okay?” Elyse asked with

nodded. “I’m okay. I don’t feel any pain. I’m fine,” he assured

feeling sorry for him, walked over and took his

of vulnerability to gain Elyse’s sympathy. How could he be so

requested

to the garden. It’s sunny there,”

and smiled. “Then I’ll help Jayden into the wheelchair. You go ahead to the garden and get things

hesitated, wanting

time,” Jayden reassured her. “Dr. Ellis, please be

the wheelchair, seating himself. Peyton, momentarily speechless, finally spoke. “Elyse really sees you as fragile, doesn’t she? She even cautioned me to take care of you. When do you

time for the truth. We should wait. Revealing

all, yet I still think Elyse

should find a woman of your own instead of spewing nonsense at

that’s what you

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