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.

hospital and

her phone and found a message from Gavin inquiring about her tune choice for the semifinal.

Jayden felt neglected and tapped his fingers irritably on the armrest. Moments later, he leaned over and asked, “Who are

chat and overlooked Jayden’s frustration. She answered casually, “I’m figuring

Jayden usually didn’t involve himself in Elyse’s

tune that

Elyse opened a video from a previous Champions Cup and scrolled through it casually, explaining, “I need to pass the semifinal to reach the final. The final determines how many can compete internationally. Everyone

for a moment, and then

up seriously and said, “I excel at smooth tunes, but in

her solo concerts,

this was her weakest

of dread. She resolved to start practicing intensely once they

Elyse’s serious expression, Jayden underestimated the gravity of the situation. He assumed she would

for dinner later, then took her

went down the stairs upon hearing the music and entered the living room. She asked curiously, “Elyse made it to the next round, didn’t

since she had been inseparable from him

why he wasn’t receiving the same level

it, the angrier he got. By nightfall, he had

bedroom light was off. As Elyse lay half-asleep in bed, a heavy weight suddenly

her eyes and asked groggily, “What are you

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