Chapter 503:

Elyse’s question jolted Jayden, her gaze locking onto his calm eyes.

Sensing his distress, Elyse fluttered her eyelids shut, a sad smile gracing her lips. “It must be hard for you to keep it a secret, am I right?”

Panic clawed at him.

He’d envisioned a grand reveal, standing tall after vanquishing all the hidden dangers.

But here she was, his biggest secret laid bare in her downcast eyes.

How did she find out? Jayden’s mind raced back to that fateful instant when a car had barreled toward Elyse.

In that split second, he lost all reason and strategy. Only one thought consumed him: protect Elyse.

His body had moved on instinct, betraying his carefully crafted facade.

heavy weight settling in her voice. “Even now, I don’t understand. Why the secrecy, Jayden? Why shut me

“No, Elyse, that’s not it! I

it, when I feel like the luckiest woman alive. But then, the doubt creeps in. You seem to have built a fortress around your heart. You stay inside, not willing to come out, and

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stretched between them. Finally, Jayden spoke, his voice thick with emotion. “My

“Then why does it feel so distant? All I sense is your avoidance, a

prickling unease settling in his gut. It was the shift in her gaze, the tremor in her voice, the subtle withdrawal of

Peyton and the others knew about the

moment’s contemplation, she met his gaze. “What if I told you I’m

question hung in the air. Jayden, surprised by the sudden shift, responded with unwavering conviction. “We’ll

his hand,

looked

said seriously. “Too early to

stared at her,

tumbled out, laced with

found out

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