Chapter 786:

Edward pursed his lips, a hint of grievance in his voice as he protested, “I’m just trying to help, and here you are shooting down my idea. What’s your brilliant strategy for getting your ex-husband off your back?”

Elyse found herself at a loss for words, unable to muster a retort even after a long silence.

Noticing her struggle, Edward let out a gentle chuckle and pressed on, “See, you’re out of plans too. Why not consider mine? It could just make him back off.”

Elyse thought back to her conversation with Jayden that morning, his serious tone echoing in her memory. He was earnest in every word. If she were involved with any man, he would certainly take drastic actions.

After a moment of reflection, she firmly rejected the idea, out of concern for Edward. “No, I can’t agree to that. This issue is between Jayden and me. I don’t want to pull anyone else into this mess.”

Edward placed his water glass on the table and leaned in closer, his voice dropping to a whisper. “But what if I want to be a part of your world?”

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her flee with a mix of amusement and a trace of sorrow, remarking to himself, “In love, the coward surely misses

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meals, but she declined them all, persisting in her solitude until the day of the Comeback Competition arrived. That day, Elyse mustered

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