Chapter 970:

There was a brief pause on Jayden’s side before he spoke in a concerned tone, “Are you doing okay at Edward’s?”

Elyse took a moment to compose herself, managing to speak more steadily. “Yes, I’m alright. Don’t worry about me.”

“Are you crying, little liar?” Jayden asked, his voice tinged with resignation.

Just then, a tear rolled down Elyse’s cheek, landing on her bedding before vanishing. She quickly wiped away the evidence. “No, I’m not crying. I told you not to worry, and yet here you are, concerned over nothing.”

She glanced around her room and added, “I’m at the Moon Palace. You know what? Edward is the governor’s son. With him here, I almost feel untouchable.”

Jayden replied, “I know. That’s why I left you in Edward’s care.”

was not fond of Edward, he acknowledged the man’s influence. With Edward nearby, Elyse would be

then added, “I’ll come to pick you up

his promise. “You never share what you’re doing. You’re such a

“I’m sorry, but I have my

I don’t see what good

on

you insist on pushing me away, I don’t care anymore. Nobody waits

on the other end. She guessed he was

tone, “It doesn’t matter. If you want to be

“Have you

Jayden stated, inhaling deeply from his cigarette and exhaling slowly. “In this life, you

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