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 never imagined Judy serving

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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 sibling, she had been the recipient of his affection

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

remained silent, then glanced at Elyse, gently squeezing her hand. “What’s

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 apology, Mrs. Owen.

had long faded from her memory, never having held much significance. After a moment of contemplation,

a decision?”

might linger indefinitely if left uninformed about Judy’s whereabouts, Elyse opted to disclose her location. “She is at

for three heartbeats, his mind reeling with possibilities he never imagined. “Go fetch her,

Upon his arrival, he promptly rapped on the door, and as it swung open, he conveyed his

her chamber, expressed her surprise upon seeing Kieran. “Kieran, what brings you

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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