Chapter 327:

Peyton cut Corrie short before she could act on her idea. Surprise flickered across Peyton’s face as he straightened. “Corrie, what are you doing here? You sick too?”

Corrie met his gaze, recognizing Jayden’s best friend. Did Peyton know about Jayden’s little charade?

“I’m here to see Brook,” Corrie explained cautiously. “He’s in for a mild concussion. Just a friendly visit.”

Surprise morphed into confusion on Peyton’s face. “Brook Owen? Here? I had no idea.”

“Yeah, just arrived this afternoon. No wonder you missed it,” Corrie replied.

Peyton’s eyes narrowed. “Where are you headed now?”

“Home,” Corrie’s courage to sound Jayden out waned, and she decided to talk to him another day.

Peyton nodded curtly. “Alright. Take care.”

With a grateful smile, Corrie hurried towards the elevator, feeling Peyton’s watchful gaze on her back.

is also hospitalized, even on the same floor. I just saw Corrie

is your

up. “Brook?

Peyton admitted. “Corrie

fine. Once her fever breaks, she’s free to go. But rest is crucial. No work for

quickly. “Work isn’t

raised an eyebrow. “What do you

remained silent, his gaze fixed on

open a lunchbox. “Dr. Ellis, care to join me? I brought a variety of delicious

“Actually, it’s my break. Doing some overtime for

to hoard the food for Elyse only, so he subtly hinted

Elyse wouldn’t be awake for a while anyway; he’d make her a

window, rousing Elyse from sleep. She rubbed her blurry eyes and sat up, a jolt of fear shooting through her

and sound and back with Jayden. Her eyes searched

you there?” she called

Striding towards her,

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