Chapter 680:

He had always seen his grandmother as a kind and gentle soul, but when it came to Elyse, Felicia transformed into someone he barely recognized.

“She…” Brian hesitated, a growing suspicion gnawing at his heart, but he wasn’t ready to voice it.

After a moment’s pause, he shifted gears. “Just protect Elyse. She’s been through a lot.”

Pearce nodded earnestly. “Don’t worry, Dad. I won’t let them touch her again.”

“Hope so,” Brian said with a sigh, glancing at his watch before heading back to his car for an upcoming meeting.

About an hour later, Elyse stirred, her eyes fluttering open to see Pearce dozing off by her bedside. Her vision was blurry, and in her weakened state, the emotions she had long suppressed bubbled to the surface.

“Jayden…”

Elyse jolted fully awake. Her heart raced as she bit down on her lower lip, refusing

by her sudden movement, yawned and asked, “What did you

quickly shook her head, trying to regain her composure. Then, she suddenly realized something. “Wait a second. Pearce, why are you here? Where’s

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meeting in the car, but he’ll come back when he’s

“Listen, Elyse, if any member of the Bensons ever invites you to anything

tightly. “I wasn’t invited,” she murmured, her voice barely above a whisper. “I was forced to come. I didn’t want to, but

concern etched on his face. “I know. This whole thing involves the Lipson family. I also know Claire—she’s all looks and no substance, always hanging out with Thea.

of defiance. She wasn’t afraid of them. If anyone

a moment of silence, Elyse’s curiosity got the better of her. “Pearce, do you have a way

“Why are you still fixated on playing the violin for her? Can’t you play for someone else, like me or my parents? My mom’s out of town,

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