Chapter 335:

Driscoll regarded Elyse with a contemplative gaze, pondering the inappropriateness of Jayden’s detached response, particularly in her presence, given that Lanny and Glenda were her parents.

Elyse’s stoic demeanor, tinged with a hint of grimness, belied her inability to remain indifferent. Sensing her inner turmoil, Jayden probed, “Are you worried they might go through with it and feel compelled to intervene?”

Elyse attempted to assert her indifference with a deep breath, but she couldn’t fool herself. Reluctantly, she admitted, “I can’t ignore their well-being. I’m sorry.”

Driscoll nodded understandingly, acknowledging, “It’s understandable. They’re your parents, after all.”

Jayden nonchalantly shrugged, gently squeezing Elyse’s hand. “If you’re concerned, I’ll go with you,” he offered.

Grateful for his support, Elyse replied, “Thank you for being here.”

not waste time,” Jayden urged, leading her towards the

air, echoing outside. Glenda’s distressed voice reverberated with urgency. Elyse furrowed her brow at the cacophony, grateful for the seclusion of the villa area.

the gate, she gestured to the security guard, prompting him to open it. Outside, clutching a bottle of pesticide, Lanny beseeched, “Elyse, please open the gate and allow us to see Mabel. We’re family. Please.” As Lanny’s plea rang out, he caught sight of Elyse approaching, her countenance

for our mistakes. If you’re

Glenda embraced him, her tears flowing freely. “Lanny, what will I do without

“I have no other recourse. I must

witness your father’s death? How can you be so heartless? We raised you, yet you show

It seemed they always positioned themselves as righteous, casting her as the perpetual scapegoat blamed for every misfortune. She scrutinized Lanny, her tone measured. “Why do you fail to shed tears for

fleeting flicker of embarrassment crossed Lanny’s

how can you be so ruthless? Do you really want to reduce your father to tears? I’m warning you, release my daughter, or

her sudden outburst and unsure why

“I must speak my mind. Perhaps I shouldn’t have

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