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 to reality, and managed a

into this to ensure a smooth recovery for you two. Don’t insult his efforts with

jab hung in the air. Jayden refused to meet Driscoll’s

now

lunch first, then moved on to

of her baby. But Jayden felt like a puppet on Elyse’s strings. His emotions, once his own, now danced to her every whim. Even the slightest shift in

now looked like a chore. Under Driscoll’s watchful eye, Jayden forced down bites, his gaze drawn

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

me, I’m here to see Elyse.” Morgan’s voice broke the silence. She stood at the doorway,

in surprise. “Morgan? What a

juggling her gifts, with Driscoll stepping

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

realization dawned on Elyse. She gestured to an empty

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

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