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.

Jayden fixed his gaze on the drowsy Corrie Bates leaning against the

the litter of empty beer bottles on the table, Jayden sighed. Taking action, he

the sudden chill, Corrie sat up abruptly, her drunken haze dissipating. When she met Jayden’s unfeeling gaze, she was stunned for a moment. Gathering her thoughts, she pointed at Jayden and asked, “Did you just pour ice

tone even as he stated,

call it a night. I want another drink.”

Sighing, she reminisced, “I didn’t expect you to still be confined to that

grabbed her phone and scrolled through her contacts. “Talking to you makes me not want to go home even more. I need to round up our old friends

each other for years. They shared mutual friends such as Peyton. Currently on holiday, Peyton initially hesitated when

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

you out here instead of being at

hadn’t frequented bars together like they used to. They usually gathered in Peyton’s basement. Jayden’s

“She called, claiming she was too

taken aback.

“When you were leaving, did Elyse know

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