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.

silent, eyes tightly shut,

utterly lost. All he could do was

night, I interrogated that driver. Turns out my grandpa was

“Why tell me about this? It’s not like I

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

what? You sever ties with your family, and that’s not my concern.

unmistakable. Confusion gnawed at Jayden. Why was she still furious

his enemy. It’d

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

tone was commanding,

her voice and demeanor left Jayden speechless. He’d never witnessed

was followed by a wave of discomfort.

“Are you feeling

manage a weak

fumbled for the call button, and soon the room

commotion, hurried in from

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