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?”

“Why would you want

Jayden’s attempt to please his wife. Was that

dashed Clive’s hopes. He watched as Jayden’s car pulled away, leaving him amidst

of the orchestra’s rehearsal studio and scoured various spots in search of Elyse, but

her nestled in a quiet corner of the garden, lost in her world. Elyse sat on a bench engrossed

Elyse sensed a presence beside her. Startled, she glanced up in a panic, only to find Jayden standing there. Relief flooded through her, evident in the sigh that escaped her lips. “You

picking on you?” Jayden inquired, cutting straight

lacking conviction, “The

he picking on

didn’t agree to Merlin’s

his expression tinged with helplessness. “He’ll try to exert even more pressure on you once you refuse his terms. You’re my wife. Why can’t you confront him more assertively,

embarrassment. She couldn’t help but wonder if Jayden held any significant influence

Merlin’s attempts to persuade me otherwise, I wouldn’t dream of giving

inquired, “Then why did you message me asking about my whereabouts and

with vulnerability. “I genuinely missed you then,” she admitted

his gaze on her without a blink. As his stare lingered, Elyse’s cheeks gradually flushed crimson, the warmth spreading to

wishing she had concealed

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