Chapter 828:

Elyse’s cheeks reddened as she attempted to free herself from his grasp. Despite her efforts, his grip was unyielding, and he clung to her without budging an inch.

Elyse steadied herself with a deep breath before attempting to loosen Jayden’s grip. His hands, however, clung to her stubbornly, unyielding. Growing increasingly frustrated and suspecting he was feigning sleep, Elyse yanked on his ear.

Jayden’s eyes snapped open, annoyance flickering across his features. “What are you doing?” he demanded, his tone edged with irritation.

“I need some space to sleep, and you’re smothering me,” Elyse snapped back, her patience wearing thin.

“Such a hassle,” Jayden grumbled. Before Elyse could react, he lifted her with surprising ease, pinning her beneath him on the bed.

her predicament. She pushed against him, exasperated. “Don’t cling to me like this. We’re divorced, remember?

mention of Aarya, Jayden’s expression shifted to one

and cornered, Elyse responded defensively, “Jealous? Why would I be? I don’t even

could finish, Jayden silenced her with a kiss, abrupt and demanding. When he finally let her catch her breath, he pinned her down, his

Elyse clenched her teeth, her mind racing for a way out of his

tired but firm. “I’m

she resisted the idea of being close to him, her resolve wavered at the genuine weariness in his voice. Yet,

had to end whatever lingered between them. She needed to maintain

fathom her own reaction; tormented internally, she still longed

thought hit her. Was she becoming as reprehensible as the situations

shift, Jayden tightened his hold, his voice soft but steady as he patted her back.

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