Chapter 896:

Elyse didn’t fully grasp what Brook was trying to say, so she asked calmly, “Where am I supposed to go? Is Jayden planning to come after you?”

“No,” Brook replied awkwardly. “You have to leave with Charlie’s friend. He came for you and wants to take you away.”

Taken aback, Elyse smiled bitterly. “Of course. I knew you wouldn’t let me stay here for nothing. You had a plan all along. Now I understand what it is.”

Brook winced, feeling the sting of her words. This wasn’t how he had wanted things to unfold. He genuinely wanted to protect her, but circumstances had spiraled beyond his control.

Elyse stood, feigning indifference. “I have no luggage. Should I leave now with that person?”

Brook nodded stiffly. “That man is waiting downstairs.” Without another word, Elyse brushed past him and left the room.

regret swirling in his chest. Everything had gone so wrong, and he couldn’t fathom how word got out that Elyse was staying

the living room and immediately noticed a man seated comfortably on the sofa. One glance at Rory told her he

scanned her from head to toe before turning to Brook, who

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“Yes, it’s

nod and stood up. “Thanks, Brook. After this is all over, we’ll share a meal together.” Brook

hesitation as Rory led her out. She followed him to the car, calm and

better of him. “Why aren’t you afraid? Don’t you know what kind of place the Hudsons’ residence

I know,” Elyse replied, her voice

was laced with disdain. “Then why aren’t you

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