Chapter 641:

In the second half of the night, Clive finally showed up, and Jayden was deep into discussing his love life with his friends. They hadn’t shared drinks in ages, so they went all out. When the boozefest ended, it was already dawn.

Jayden stumbled home, loosening his collar with one hand while fumbling for the bedroom door with the other. Elyse was there, wrapped in a gray blanket and wearing a white nightgown.

Jayden trudged over, concern etched on his face. “Why are you up so early? Waiting for me?”

Elyse tilted her head. “I called and texted you so many times. Where were you?”

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Jayden grabbed his phone and saw the barrage of missed calls and messages. Elyse had been on edge since Enzo’s last attack. Not hearing from Jayden all night had her convinced he was attacked by Enzo’s men again.

Jayden hung his head. “Sorry. I was having a good time with my friends and didn’t check my phone.”

welled up. “I was worried about you, that’s

bad. I’ll fill you

Elyse’s eyes hardened.

I was little, I craved Lanny and Glenda’s love. I did everything to win them over, but it was useless. No matter what, they didn’t care. Then I met Theo. He was my new hope; I adored him, hoping he’d love me

either. He wasn’t the answer. Then I met you. I didn’t love you at first; our start was rocky. But you were so good to me, that I gradually fell for you. Eventually, I fell in love

now I know,

Jayden insisted, a defensive edge to his

said

sobered up instantly. “Maybe I messed up, but I

said, “I believe you. I believe I’m your top priority. But

Then I realized, I don’t have one. I need someone to be real with me, to give me

she continued. “Jayden, get this. The only person who

he hungover? Why couldn’t

you mean? Haven’t I given you a home? If you need more, I’ll buy you a new house. Or ten. Just tell me

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