Chapter 518:

Morgan took a sip of water, her eyes flitting between Elyse and Jayden. She laughed softly. “It’s clear you both care deeply for each other. If there’s a misunderstanding, it’s best to discuss it openly. It could hurt your relationship otherwise.”

Elyse slowly turned her gaze to Jayden, her voice steady. “There’s nothing misunderstood between us, is there?”

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Jayden remained silent, fearful that any further words might upset Elyse, risking harm to the baby she was carrying.

Scratching her head, Morgan sensed tension brewing between them. Feeling awkward about intervening without their invitation, she decided to steer the conversation away from their issues.

Moments later, a nurse walked in and addressed Jayden, “The old lady Ms. Dorothy Conner in Ward 1102 is awake. You’re welcome to visit her now.”

Elyse’s face lit up with excitement. “She’s awake? I need to see her.”

After delivering the message, the nurse exited the room.

later. However, his eyes inadvertently met Jayden’s. Jayden, silent as ever, gripped the armrests of his wheelchair, clearly eager to go as well

silently, convinced that Jayden deserved the frosty reception he was getting. He had attempted several times to show Jayden how his actions could damage his relationship with Elyse. Lies were never kind. Once Elyse discovered the deception, their marriage would surely face a crisis. Trust, after all, was the

He couldn’t just stand by

to clean the table and can’t accompany you right now. Would it be alright if Mr. Owen goes with

Jayden a silent glance. She then pulled back her blanket and slowly rose from the bed. Taking Morgan’s hand, she

his eyes. Driscoll noticed Jayden wasn’t moving and grew anxious.

“She didn’t ask me to accompany

had already disappeared from view. Driscoll snapped, frustration lacing his words, “Her silence is consent! If you keep acting like this, I fear you won’t

at Driscoll’s words. He couldn’t grasp how a woman’s quiet agreement could be seen as genuine consent. The idea struck him as absurd. It reminded him of a phrase Peyton and his friends often tossed

of his tongue, Jayden resigned himself to the fact that women were indeed a puzzle too intricate to solve easily. Determined, he strode faster to catch up with Elyse, and just as he reached her, the elevator doors slid open. He

the pair, sensed the tension hanging thick in the air. Looking to lighten the mood, she chimed in, “Who’s Dorothy Conner? You seem really concerned about her. Is

shook her head and replied, “No, she’s just an old lady

recent conversation with Dorothy, who had urged them to look for someone named “Janet.” Time had passed,

floor, they exited and made their way to

the way, pushing the door open. Upon seeing Dorothy up and about, she exclaimed

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