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.

cleared his throat pointedly. Jayden flinched, yanked back

his heart into this to ensure a smooth recovery for

the air. Jayden refused to meet Driscoll’s

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set up Elyse’s lunch first,

Elyse had come to terms with the situation. She knew she had to eat well for the sake of her baby. But Jayden felt like a puppet on

Driscoll’s watchful eye, Jayden forced down bites, his gaze drawn irresistibly

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

to see Elyse.” Morgan’s voice broke the silence. She stood at the doorway, clutching a

eyes widened in surprise. “Morgan? What a

her gifts, with Driscoll stepping forward

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

on Elyse. She gestured to an

settled in, Driscoll presented her with a glass of water. “Have you had lunch, Miss? If not, I can prepare

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