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.

shut,

her resistance and felt utterly lost. All he

in a monotone. “Last night, I interrogated that driver. Turns out my grandpa was the mastermind behind everything, just

voice, laced with ice, cut through his explanation. “Why tell me about this? It’s

voice barely above a whisper, confessed, “I visited him this morning, and things went south. I’m

open, her voice sharp. “So what? You sever ties with your family, and that’s not my concern. Deal with it yourself, Jayden. This doesn’t

anger in her voice was unmistakable. Confusion gnawed at Jayden. Why

enemy. It’d be best if you distanced yourself from the Owens. They’re

I need updates just because I’m upset. We have no stake in this. Like I said, keep me out of it, and

was commanding, her aura overpowering

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

outburst was followed by a wave of discomfort. Elyse clutched her stomach, her face

face, Jayden asked, “Are you feeling all

manage

the call button, and soon the room was flooded with medical

and Driscoll, drawn by the commotion, hurried in from the next

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