Chapter 254:

Peyton felt a headache coming on and said, “Don’t you think you owe Elyse an explanation? She really cares about you.”

Jayden’s expression remained unreadable, showing little emotion. “You know the dangers I constantly face. I can’t selfishly involve her in that.”

Elyse was delicate, and Jayden felt it was his duty to protect her from the risks of his world, prioritizing her safety above everything. Realizing Jayden’s firm stance, Peyton stopped trying to change his mind and suggested, “I’ll take care of Corrie. You should head home.”

Jayden looked like he was about to argue, but Peyton cut him off, saying, “You’re hurt as well, and you’ve neglected Elyse today.”

Jayden fell silent, confronting the fact that he had indeed let Elyse down. Thus, he decided to go home. Peyton saw Jayden off, showing no concern for Corrie’s well-being.

As soon as Corrie was alone, she opened her eyes, a self-satisfied smile spreading across her face. On the other hand, when Elyse woke up, she felt something was off and reached out for a hand, expecting to find Tracy’s familiar touch. To her surprise, the hand she touched was not as soft as Tracy’s. Startled, Elyse’s eyes snapped open to see Jayden beside her, causing her to quickly suppress her swirling emotions.

Jayden checked his watch, his brow creased. “You’re not going for rehearsal today. Wouldn’t you like to sleep a little more?”

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her lingering anger. He pulled

fatigue as she answered, “It doesn’t matter anymore. I’m no longer interested in your

disturbed by her

“Yes, I’m staying out of your business from now on. I’d prefer it

the previous day deep in thought, only to be overcome by exhaustion. She grappled with understanding why her relationships consistently culminated in being abandoned by men.

for her was the root cause. His lack of true affection meant he didn’t value their relationship. With a new perspective on her situation with Jayden, Elyse decided to let go of any false

He drew Elyse closer, demanding her attention. “Are you this upset just because I wasn’t there for you yesterday?” Jayden questioned, his voice tinged

remarks about the previous day’s events made Elyse reflect. Jayden really was clueless about love. Elyse looked him directly in the eyes, unflinching. “As I said earlier, Corrie’s fainting was a deliberate ploy. She planned it

felt a mix of frustration and helplessness wash over him. “I’ve already told you I have no

“I want to know why, despite your assurances, you’re still

questioning. He wondered why she couldn’t just trust his commitment to her. Why did she always feel the need to

on Jayden’s left arm. Surprised, she

at his injury, realizing he couldn’t hide it and decided to be truthful. Yet he couldn’t reveal the real reason behind yesterday’s car accident as it was linked to a past event. With a heavy voice, Jayden explained, “I got hurt. There was a car accident on my way back yesterday, and I broke my

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