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.

she’s your wife. Whether or not you accept it, she is now your

was a heavy silence. Peyton’s

He quickly grabbed Peyton’s arm, and they both stumbled

stunned as

lying awkwardly on top of Jayden on the sofa, quickly concocted an excuse. “I was trying to help Jayden onto the sofa, but I lost

okay?” Elyse

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

over and took

Jayden’s display of vulnerability to gain

requested is ready. Would you like to

go to the garden. It’s

into the

hesitated,

reassured her. “Dr. Ellis, please be cautious. Jayden

and made his way to 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 plan to

the right time for the truth. We should wait. Revealing my act now would nullify all my

still think Elyse is sincere. She treats you remarkably

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

that’s what

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