Chapter 517:

Lanny’s scowl deepened. “What are you going to do?” he snapped. “This isn’t a game, Mabel. Stay out of it!”

Mabel’s retort was laced with venom. “Coward! You only care about leeching off Jayden. A little comfort is worth more to you than my mom’s life! I don’t give a damn about his money; I’m going to save my mom!”

Her bloodshot eyes blazed. After a withering glare at Lanny, she bolted out the door.

Lanny jolted upright, unease prickling his skin. He was on his feet in a flash, chasing after her.

Noon found Driscoll pushing open the ward door, laden with lunch for Jayden and Elyse. The oppressive atmosphere hit him like a physical blow.

A quick glance at Elyse revealed nothing amiss. Composed as ever, she seemed untouched.

Jayden, however, was a different story. He sat hunched over a desk, supposedly working, but his eyes betrayed him, glazed and unfocused.

his throat pointedly. Jayden flinched, yanked back

The chef poured his heart into this to ensure a smooth recovery for you two. Don’t insult his

hung in the air.

now

up Elyse’s lunch first, then

eat well for the sake of her baby. But Jayden felt like a

chore. Under Driscoll’s watchful

with gusto, a hint of a smile playing on her lips. Jayden couldn’t

the silence. She stood at

“Morgan? What a

juggling her gifts, with Driscoll stepping

heard that whole Tracy fiasco. Filming kept me away, but I contacted her yesterday. She mentioned you’re pregnant and on bed

on Elyse. She gestured to an empty chair. “Please,

Morgan settled in, Driscoll presented her with a glass of water. “Have you had lunch, Miss?

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