Chapter 209:

Elyse’s mind went blank, leaving her at a loss for words. In the blink of an eye, Jayden released Elyse. She was stunned. The weight pressing down on her vanished, leaving behind a void of warmth. She felt empty inside.

“Send me the location, and I’ll swing by to get you,” Jayden said to the person on the other end of the line before ending the call. When he turned back to Elyse, she had turned away, her back facing him. This was her silent fury.

Jayden felt a pang of guilt. Before leaving, he leaned down and planted a kiss on her forehead. “I’m sorry. I’m in the wrong this time. I’ll make it up to you when I get back.” With that, Jayden changed clothes, settled back into his wheelchair, and wheeled out of the room, paying no heed to her reaction.

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As the door clicked shut behind him, Elyse felt a stifling sensation welling up inside her, an uncomfortable lump lodged in her throat. After lying in bed for a while, she sat up, using her hands for support, and donned the pajamas Jayden had removed earlier. Suddenly, she noticed a damp spot on the bed, a remnant of their intimate moment. Biting her lip, she felt a mixture of shame and anger.

“Jayden, you are such a jerk,” she muttered bitterly, yanking the covers over herself. Jayden could go anywhere he liked. It was none of her business.

After leaving home, Jayden made his way to the bar flanked by his bodyguards. Upon arrival, he spotted a woman surrounded by a group of men who tried to take the woman away. Jayden shot a meaningful glance at the bodyguards, who promptly understood his silent command and advanced to escort the men away.

against the chair. He paused for

on the table, Jayden

up abruptly, her drunken haze dissipating. When she met Jayden’s unfeeling gaze, she was stunned for

no apology, his tone even as he stated, “Get up.

drink.” Without hesitation, she lifted the half-empty bottle of beer

Sighing, she reminisced, “I

phone and scrolled through her contacts. “Talking to you makes me not want to go home

years. They shared mutual friends such as Peyton. Currently on holiday, Peyton initially hesitated when he received Corrie’s call. However, after learning of Jayden’s presence, he

gathered, engaging in lively conversation and drinks with Corrie. Jayden was indeed present. However, he sat alone in a

asked, “What brings you out here instead of being at home? You are not one to frequent

they hadn’t frequented bars together like they used to. They usually gathered in Peyton’s basement. Jayden’s demeanor was notably chilly, signaling

called, claiming she was too drunk and

was taken aback. “And you

Peyton whispered, “When you were leaving, did Elyse know you were meeting another

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