Chapter 290:

In the evening, a gray Bentley slowly pulled into the hospital parking garage. Pearce stepped out of the car carrying a basket of fruit and made his way directly to the Inpatient Department. Standing at the ward’s entrance, Pearce peered through the partially open door and spotted Elyse asleep on the bed. He gently pushed the door open, placed the fruit basket on the bedside table, and noticed the worry lines on Elyse’s forehead.

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Earlier that day, Pearce had felt a sudden pang of heartache without understanding its cause. It wasn’t until he read negative comments about Elyse online that he realized she had been hurt. Concerned for her safety, he abandoned his work and caught the earliest flight to be by her side. Even in her sleep, Elyse’s face was pale and creased with a frown. Pearce tenderly stroked her brow with his finger, as if trying to ease her troubles.

“Rest peacefully, don’t dwell on worries while you sleep,” Pearce’s voice was gentle, an attempt to soothe her. With his reassurance, she gradually calmed down. Once Elyse regained her composure, Pearce lingered for a moment, gazing at her before he walked out.

Later, as Jayden returned to the ward after taking a call, he noticed a fruit basket on the bedside table. Curious as to its origin, Jayden pondered over who could have sent it while Elyse stirred from her sleep. Seated in his wheelchair, Jayden teased, “So, Sleeping Beauty has finally awoken.”

Still in a daze, Elyse blinked blearily at him. “Did someone visit just now? It felt oddly familiar.”

nodded. “Indeed, someone did. They left

propped herself up with one hand, her expression tinged with disappointment. “I’ve been suspended, unable to partake in

it. “You may be sidelined for now, but

means to facilitate her performance. If she desired to take the stage, Jayden could certainly make it happen. However, she

refuse to accept defeat without a fight. Even if I can’t make it to the national tour,

cut the apple into small pieces and brought a piece close to her lips. “Alright, I’ll help

his words. But she reminded herself to remain composed. She couldn’t reveal her

“It’s what

caring manner, “You need to eat and get the nutrition.

the entire apple under Jayden’s insistence. Despite Jayden’s persistent attempts to

conduct a checkup on Elyse. Once Peyton confirmed that aside from being weak, Elyse was in good health, she could be discharged from the hospital. Concerned for her well-being, Jayden insisted on keeping Elyse in the

night, Elyse found herself seated on the bed, feeling somewhat disoriented. Having slept extensively during the day, she struggled to drift off again. Refusing

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