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.

flinched, yanked back to reality, and

heart into this to ensure a

jab hung in the air. Jayden refused to

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up Elyse’s lunch first, then moved on

Jayden, 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

appealing, now looked like a chore. Under Driscoll’s watchful eye, Jayden forced

in stark contrast, devoured her meal with gusto, a hint of a smile playing on her lips.

me, I’m here to see Elyse.” Morgan’s voice broke the silence. She stood at the doorway, clutching a vibrant bouquet and peeking inside

in surprise. “Morgan? What a lovely surprise! Come

gifts, with

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

sudden realization dawned on Elyse. She gestured to an empty chair.

“Have you had lunch, Miss? If

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