Chapter 534:

The phone on the table suddenly rang, and Jayden picked it up, his eyes immediately drawn to the familiar name on the screen: Tobin.

“Mr. Owen, I heard there’s a gathering at your grandpa’s place tomorrow night. Rumor has it that he might officially sever ties with you.”

Jayden stared at the message, his mind racing. He turned to Elyse, who was idly plucking grapes and popping them into her mouth. “Do you really not mind if I cut the cord with the Owens?”

Elyse shrugged nonchalantly, unfazed. “It doesn’t ruffle my feathers, why should it bother me?” she replied, the corners of her mouth quirking up ever so slightly.

Jayden felt a weight lift from his shoulders. He typed out a casual “Whatever” in response to Tobin, setting the phone down with a sense of finality.

His mind drifted to the countless unpleasant gatherings held by his grandpa in the past—a veritable minefield of strained smiles and passive-aggressive jabs. Cutting ties could just be the clean break he needed, a chance to turn the page and leave those scheming people behind.

Elyse, oblivious to Jayden’s introspection, finished her grapes and headed to the bathroom to freshen up. She then slipped into bed, her eyelids already growing heavy.

After wrapping up his work, Jayden looked over at his sleeping wife. He got up and sat beside her, watching her intently with his arms crossed. He longed to join her, to feel her warmth beside him, but the single hospital bed made that impossible.

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ward, so he lay on another bed and messaged Peyton, asking him to teach him some tricks about how to placate

to the beauty salon, dead set on looking flawless from head to toe for the

and dialed Brook’s number as she headed

hesitated to pick up the call at first. But

asked, “What time are you getting out of the office? I’ve lined up a makeup session for you too. Just make sure you show up at the room

I need makeup? I’m a guy, for crying out loud! Are you serious

flared instantly. “Your grandpa invited me to tonight’s dinner. If it weren’t for you being my

supposed to mean?” Brook shot

snapped, “Can’t you understand? If you mess this up and embarrass me, don’t even think

“Corrie, you’re pushing it! I’m part of the

fine. But why do you need me to hold your hand to attend dinner?” Corrie scoffed, her disdain evident. “Well, if I recall correctly, only Jayden

don’t care what you’re up to! You better

before Brook could reply, slid on her shades, and enjoyed the scenery

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