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.”

acknowledged the man’s influence. With Edward

come to pick you

at his promise. “You never share what

again. “I’m sorry, but I

I don’t see what good comes from

captivating tales on

pushing me away, I don’t care anymore. Nobody

reply, but Elyse could hear the sound of wind and a lighter flicking on the other end. She guessed he was probably smoking a cigarette. Closing

finally said in a subdued tone, “It doesn’t matter. If you want to be with another man, go ahead. But if I come

was shocked. “Have you lost your

not joking,” Jayden stated, inhaling deeply from his cigarette and exhaling slowly. “In this life, you

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