Chapter 647:

“It’s okay,” Morgan said, a touch of surprise lingering in her voice. “I’m more shocked you actually showed up.”

“Morgan,” Pearce emphasized, a hint of steel in his gaze. “Not Janet anymore.”

Pearce scratched his head sheepishly. “Old habits die hard. To me, you’ll always be Janet. Morgan feels… alien.”

A wry smile tugged at Morgan’s lips. “People change, Pearce. You should too.”

Pearce nodded reluctantly. “Alright, Morgan it is.”

Suddenly, Cody’s voice broke the flow of their conversation. Lost in a world of self-recrimination, he lamented, “Where else could Fiona go after leaving Blue Sea? I must have been a terrible instructor.”

Morgan whipped her head towards Cody, a sharp pinch aimed at his thigh silencing his internal monologue. The pain jolted Cody awake. He blinked blearily, confusion and a hint of annoyance clouding his features. “What was that for? I wasn’t bothering anyone.”

“Look who’s here,” Morgan said, gesturing towards Pearce with a pointed finger.

a moment before he rubbed

smile tugged at Pearce’s lips. “Is the resemblance that

first glance, yeah. But it’s more

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have your father’s features, with a hint

“Speaking of reunions,” she suggested, “why don’t we call Elyse over

up. “That’s a great idea! I have tons of stories and memories to share

faltered slightly. “Actually, you might not be able

settled on Cody’s face. “Why not? She’s probably home.

shook his head. “It’s more complicated than that. Jayden put her under house

revelation hit Morgan and Cody like a slap. The realization washed over them, leaving them speechless. A frown creased Morgan’s brow. “House arrest?

ago, Elyse met with me. She wanted a divorce from Jayden. We were just starting to talk when he showed up, dragged her away, and locked her

drunkenness forgotten. “Why does she want a divorce? Is

flicker of uncertainty in his eyes. “I can’t say for sure. She hinted at things, but they didn’t completely register. But as her cousin, I have to respect her wishes, wouldn’t you

thoughts. He poured himself another drink. His mind raced, connecting the

She’d long observed Elyse’s unhappiness and Jayden’s immaturity. Even genuine love between two young souls could crumble

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