Chapter 170:

Jayden regarded Clive with a puzzled expression. “What makes you think I have feelings for Elyse?”

Clive countered, “If not, why are you so invested in her?”

Clive’s mind echoed Peyton’s words as he spoke. “If your feelings for Elyse are genuine, it’s imperative to disclose the truth about your condition. Are you willing to keep this hidden from her indefinitely?”

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The reminder weighed heavily on Jayden, causing him a headache. Massaging his temple, Jayden queried, “Do you believe it’s the right moment to disclose this to her?”

Clive couldn’t discern Jayden’s thoughts, but he believed Jayden and Elyse shared a profound love. Keeping such a significant secret seemed incongruous. “When would you suggest is the ideal time?” Clive inquired with genuine interest.

Jayden deliberated briefly but found himself at a loss for a response. In his view, uncertainties loomed large, and dangers lurked in the shadows. Revealing his charade to Elyse felt like pulling her into danger. He couldn’t bring himself to be that self-centered.

Ultimately, Jayden dismissed Clive, urging him to find his own transport. “Get a taxi.”

Standing by the roadside, Clive locked eyes with Jayden. “Why can’t I accompany you to see Elyse?”

you want to come

wanted to witness Jayden’s attempt to please his

as Jayden’s car pulled away, leaving him

Jayden gained entry as Elyse’s family member. Jayden was familiar with the layout of the orchestra’s rehearsal studio and scoured various spots in search of Elyse, but

in her world. Elyse sat on a bench engrossed in

in a panic, only to find Jayden standing there. Relief flooded through

been picking on you?” Jayden inquired,

Jayden’s gaze and added, lacking conviction, “The director, Merlin, suggested that I withdraw from

picking on you?”

“I didn’t agree to Merlin’s conditions,” she

pressure on you once

her forehead, Elyse felt a pang of embarrassment. She couldn’t help

to achieve. Despite Merlin’s attempts to persuade me otherwise, I wouldn’t dream of giving it up.

me asking about my whereabouts and mentioning how much you missed

parted her lips, her voice tinged with vulnerability. “I genuinely

As his stare lingered, Elyse’s cheeks gradually flushed crimson, the warmth spreading to her ears under his

her wishing she had concealed her secret more effectively. Anxiously, she

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