Chapter 818:

Theo answered, “It’s still a bit early. I’ll fill you in later.”

Elyse cast a skeptical glance at Theo. “Do you truly know anything about him, or is this just your way of drawing me in?”

Theo chuckled, clearly frustrated. “I don’t need any excuses to get close to you. Trust me, I’ll keep my promise.”

Elyse was only somewhat reassured.

After finishing their meal, Elyse got up and left the restaurant with Theo. They headed to a nearby mall.

As they strolled past a jewelry store, Theo reached for Elyse’s hand, aiming to lead her inside. However, she pulled away.

“Don’t even think about giving me jewelry. I’m not accepting it,” Elyse declared firmly. Her smile was gentle, but her eyes were resolute, prompting Theo to drop the subject.

He exhaled deeply. “Actually, I wanted to give you a ring as a token of what I owed you from our planned wedding. It was my way of making amends,” he confessed.

Elyse looked towards the jewelry store and stated calmly, “Since the wedding never happened, you owe me nothing.”

Theo felt a wave of unease after Elyse spoke, worried she might be disappointed in him because of his plan.

Attempting to maintain his composure, he inquired, “If we’re not heading to the jewelry store, then where do you suggest we go?”

gave Theo a quick look. “Didn’t you mention you had

to pick out some jewelry, followed by a trip to a high-end store for handbags and clothes.

suppress a chuckle. “Was that your grand

friends, and they all assured me you’d be thrilled with the idea.

nodded in acknowledgment. “They might be onto something, but

Would nothing he

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quiet spot to sit and chat. You wanted to learn more about Jayden, right? I’ll fill

looked surprised but didn’t

While Elyse savored the chocolate cake Theo

he was brought up by Enzo?”

taken into Enzo’s care as soon as he began to recognize words. He was sent abroad in secrecy until he was ten, then disappeared for seven

of violent episodes broke out. The victims were left nearly dead, beaten by Jayden, while the Owen

bewilderment, unable to grasp the

“Jayden suffers from mania. That’s what the doctors determined after evaluating him post those incidents. You might find him calm and benign now, but it’s merely

But he’s always been gentle

questioned her, “Are you

tried to recall instances when Jayden had

an uncontrollable force, driven by

of resignation. “You have to see, Jayden is a complete lunatic. It’s only because of Enzo’s intervention and forced treatment that he’s

silence, Theo pressed on. “But how can

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