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.

measures to gain his attention? Could she be toiling away at some nightclub now? Various scenarios raced

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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 sole

Judy ran deep. His concern for her compelled him to humble himself before Jayden. He implored in a tone softened with deference, “Mr. Owen, I plead

glanced at Elyse, gently squeezing her hand. “What’s your take on this?

surprise as she looked at Jayden. Why had he sought her opinion? She had only intended to observe silently. However, Kieran swiftly addressed Elyse, saying, “I owe you an

recollected Kieran’s earlier declaration. Yet, it had long faded from her memory, never having held much significance. After a moment of contemplation, she turned to Jayden and declared, “Inform him. He can take

reached a decision?”

I’ve made my decision.” Fearing that Kieran might linger indefinitely if left uninformed about Judy’s whereabouts,

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

find Judy. Upon his arrival, he promptly rapped on the door, and as

solace in her chamber, expressed her surprise upon seeing Kieran. “Kieran,

he observed her well-being, putting his mind at ease. With a solemn expression, he produced a document, furrowing his brow. “Why have you affixed your signature to this contract, Judy? As a member of the esteemed Foster family, why have you chosen to serve as a maid here? Your actions

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