Chapter 424:

Peyton glanced at a relieved Elyse and asked curiously, “Jayden’s got thick skin. What’s got you worried about him?”

Elyse, who was browsing the medical records, looked up at Peyton’s question and replied, “He isn’t as tough as you think. He can also be quite fragile, so be kind to him.”

Jayden cocked his head, looking at Peyton with a mix of defiance and smugness.

Peyton tugged at his ear, wondering if he’d misunderstood. “Do you really think Jayden is fragile?” Peyton asked.

Elyse paused, realizing her words weren’t precise enough, and clarified, “He’s someone who gets hurt easily.”

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Peyton fell silent, observing Jayden trying to suppress a chuckle, then glanced enviously at Elyse. He suddenly felt trapped watching the public display of affection.

Jayden composed himself and said sternly, “Let’s hurry and buy the ointment so we can go home early.”

“Okay.” As she put away the medical records, Elyse gave Peyton a sweet smile and said, “Thank you for your effort. You should come over to our place next time.”

Peyton pocketed one hand and waved with the other, smiling at Elyse.

He believed Jayden spent his days doing nothing of consequence, merely deceiving his wife.

exited the hospital and climbed into

a message from Gavin inquiring about her tune choice for the semifinal. This caught her off guard, and she chatted with Gavin, clueless about what to

fingers irritably on the armrest. Moments later, he leaned over and asked, “Who are you texting

Jayden’s frustration. She answered casually, “I’m figuring out the

music industry, Jayden usually didn’t involve himself in Elyse’s career unless

choosing the right tune that

explaining, “I need to pass the semifinal to reach the final. The final determines how many can compete internationally. Everyone shows their true capability in the final to secure a spot for the international

his hand, pondered for a moment, and then asked, “Do you have a tune that

said, “I excel at smooth tunes, but in

arena was not like her solo concerts, where technical

was her

a growing sense of dread. She resolved to start practicing intensely

expression, Jayden underestimated the gravity of the situation. He assumed she would relax and

they arrived home, Elyse asked Driscoll to call her for dinner later, then took her violin

the living room. She asked curiously, “Elyse made

dote on him, especially since she had been inseparable

been assaulted by Theo, Jayden wondered why he wasn’t

more he dwelled on it, the angrier he

half-asleep in bed, a heavy weight suddenly pressed down on

her eyes and asked groggily, “What are you

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