Chapter 649:

Elyse lingered in the dining room, taking her time with her meal. Afterward, she settled in the tearoom, gazing out at the day.

Driscoll came in with some snacks and set them next to Elyse, lingering, unsure whether to speak or not.

Elyse noticed Driscoll’s hesitation and, while nibbling on a snack, she asked, “Driscoll, are you considering giving Mr. Owen another chance? Have you thought about talking to him about recognizing his faults?”

Driscoll sighed and shook his head. “There’s no other option. His childhood was difficult. He’s never had anyone who really looked out for him.”

Elyse remained silent.

Driscoll continued, “I understand his issues well, but he’s stubborn and doesn’t listen to anyone or acknowledge his faults. But Mrs. Owen, he’s been like this since he was young, without anyone to guide him properly. It’s not completely his fault.”

Elyse knew Driscoll was advocating for Jayden, hoping she would reconsider. Yet, Driscoll also pointed out that Jayden often dismissed others’ advice, preferring to follow his own reasoning.

many times she had given Jayden another chance or how often they had discussed

hugging her knees, Elyse said, “Sometimes I wonder if he is too comfortable, and I’m just creating

hope you two can find happiness together. But a marriage needs more than just the basics. It requires ongoing effort. Without a strong bond, it’s bound to struggle. So, you’ve done nothing wrong. You’ve been trying to salvage your marriage. It’s Mr. Owen who needs

responded softly, “There’s a lot he

again, fearing Elyse might decide to leave. He exited

the afternoon wore on, Elyse recalled that Tracy had mentioned she would speak with Shaun. It had been a while, and Elyse had heard nothing from Tracy. Elyse assumed Tracy and Shaun

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it but didn’t stop her from trying to call

up her phone and dialed Tracy’s number, only to find it was switched off. How could Tracy’s phone be off during the day? Elyse

never dialed it before. This was her first time reaching out

the call connected, Elyse felt nervous and asked, “Shaun, is Tracy with you? Could you ask

Shaun didn’t reply. She could hear his breathing grow heavier. Puzzled, she said, “Shaun, can you hear me? Why aren’t you responding? Did you

finally reacted, insisting, “I didn’t hurt her this time. I really

an odd tone in Shaun’s voice. It sounded nasal and slurred. Her immediate thought was that

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