Chapter 178:

After offering Darren some encouragement, Elyse retreated to violin practice with a heavy heart, determined to refine her skills until she felt satisfied. Upon her return home, she unexpectedly encountered Kieran. Surprised, she inquired, “What brings you here?”

“I’m here to see Jayden,” Kieran replied tersely, striding into the living room without further ado.

Perplexed, Elyse hastened her steps and settled beside Jayden, her gaze lingering on Kieran with curiosity. Unmoved by her presence, Kieran remained fixated on Jayden, his expression tinged with weariness. “Where have you taken my sister?” he asked.

It dawned on Elyse that Kieran’s visit was prompted by concern for Judy. Rather than interjecting, Elyse remained silent beside Jayden, observing the tense exchange.

Setting his book aside, Jayden met Kieran’s gaze squarely. “What’s your motive for seeing her?”

“She’s been absent for too long. I only just learned she came here. Regardless of her transgressions, I implore you to release her,” Kieran pleaded earnestly, his demeanor verging on submission.

“Judy is following her own path. Why must you interfere?” Jayden’s brow furrowed with displeasure.

resorted to drastic measures to gain his attention? Could she be toiling away at some nightclub now? Various scenarios raced through Kieran’s mind,

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other Foster family members, treating them merely as tools for his own ends. Even when Joanna passed away, he showed no inclination to repatriate her remains. However, he harbored genuine concern for Judy’s sudden disappearance. As his

him to humble himself before Jayden. He implored in a tone softened with deference, “Mr. Owen, I plead with you for any leads. I

remained silent, then glanced at Elyse, gently squeezing her hand.

Jayden. Why had he sought her opinion? She had only intended to observe silently. However, Kieran swiftly addressed Elyse, saying, “I owe you an apology, Mrs. Owen. I once offended you.

Elyse recollected Kieran’s earlier declaration. Yet, it had long faded from her memory, never having

you reached a decision?” Jayden

my decision.” Fearing that Kieran might linger indefinitely if left uninformed about Judy’s whereabouts, Elyse opted to disclose her location. “She is at my grandpa’s residence,” Jayden murmured to

reeling with possibilities he never imagined. “Go fetch her, though I wonder

to Elyse and hastened to find Judy. Upon his arrival, he promptly rapped on the door, and as it swung open, he conveyed his intentions to the butler with clarity. With no impediments in his path, he soon saw

her dinner and sought solace in her chamber, expressed

furrowing his brow. “Why have you affixed your signature to this contract, Judy? As a member of the

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