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.

Elyse’s ward. “Jayden, be cautious. Brook Owen is also hospitalized, even on

your

up. “Brook? What

Peyton admitted. “Corrie filled

Once her fever breaks, she’s free to go. But rest is crucial. No work for a while; she’s too

quickly. “Work isn’t an option

raised an eyebrow. “What

remained silent, his gaze fixed on Elyse’s peaceful sleeping

care to join me? I brought a variety of delicious dishes. Dig

his throat. “Actually, it’s my break. Doing some overtime for Elyse. So yeah, definitely count

the food for Elyse only, so he subtly hinted at

Elyse wouldn’t be awake for

sleep. She rubbed her blurry eyes and sat up, a jolt of fear shooting through her as she took in the sterile surroundings. Disoriented, she realized she was

sound and back with Jayden. Her eyes searched frantically for

there?”

came from the balcony. Striding towards

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