Chapter 508:

Jayden calculated his return to the hospital, only to find Elyse had demolished two breakfasts.

Driscoll, spotting Jayden in his wheelchair, furrowed his brow. “Sir, we underestimated Mrs. Owen’s appetite. A maid is on her way with another breakfast.”

Clive, pointing at himself with a rumble in his stomach, piped up, “What about mine? Don’t tell me I’m next on the starvation list.”

Driscoll chuckled. “Of course not, Mr. Yates. Your breakfast waits next door. This way, please.”

Clive followed with a grateful sigh, his night spent assisting Jayden leaving him famished.

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With Driscoll and Clive gone, the room’s atmosphere shifted as Jayden and Elyse found themselves alone.

Jayden cleared his throat, trying to mask his awkwardness. Maneuvering his wheelchair closer to the bed, he reached out to touch Elyse’s hand, but she withdrew it swiftly as if anticipating his move.

“Your eyes are still shut, aren’t they? How do you know what I’m doing?” he questioned, blinking in surprise.

eyes tightly shut, her disappointment in

her resistance and felt utterly lost. All he could

to bear it any longer, spoke in a monotone. “Last night,

about this? It’s not like I have

voice barely above a whisper, confessed, “I visited him this morning, and things

with your family, and that’s not my concern. Deal with

at

he added, “My grandpa sees me as his enemy. It’d be best if you distanced yourself from the Owens. They’re a

treat me like an outsider. Don’t assume I need updates just because I’m upset. We have no stake in this. Like I said, keep me out of it, and I’ll stay

commanding, her aura

in her voice and demeanor left Jayden speechless. He’d never witnessed this side of her anger, and it sent a shiver

of discomfort. Elyse clutched her stomach, her face

“Are you feeling

only manage a

button, and soon

commotion, hurried in from

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