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.

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

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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 sibling,

humble himself before Jayden. He implored in a tone softened with deference, “Mr. Owen, I plead

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

sought her opinion? She had only intended to observe silently. However, Kieran swiftly addressed Elyse, saying, “I owe

whisper, “Remember, he once pledged to marry you.” It was only then that Elyse 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

reached a decision?”

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

imagined. “Go fetch her, though I wonder if she’ll consent to go with you,” Jayden remarked with a meaningful

could grasp the implication, he expressed gratitude 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

sought solace in her chamber, expressed her surprise

with tender care. A wave of relief washed over him as 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

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