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…”

heart raced as she bit down on her lower lip, refusing to

asked, “What did you say just now?

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taking a meeting in the car, but

in his seat, his expression turning serious. “Listen, Elyse, if any member of

of the covers tightly. “I wasn’t invited,” she murmured, her voice barely above a whisper. “I was forced to

also know Claire—she’s all looks and no substance, always hanging out with Thea. It’s best if you steer clear of both of

spark of defiance. She wasn’t afraid of them. If anyone should be doing

Elyse’s curiosity got the better of her. “Pearce, do you have a way to convince Grandma to listen

expression darkened immediately. “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, but my dad’s here. I’m

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