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,

and felt utterly lost. All

in a monotone. “Last night, I interrogated

about this? It’s not like I have a say in your

this morning, and things went south. I’m

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

in her voice was unmistakable. Confusion gnawed at Jayden. Why was she still furious after

thoughtful pause, he added, “My grandpa sees me as his enemy. It’d

hit on his shoulder. “Can’t you hear me? You constantly treat me like an outsider. Don’t assume I need updates just because

tone was commanding, her aura

Jayden speechless. He’d never witnessed this side of her

a wave of discomfort. Elyse clutched her stomach, her

his face, Jayden asked, “Are you feeling all right? Should I

manage a

for the call button, and soon

and Driscoll, drawn by the commotion, hurried in from

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