Chapter 1024:

Elyse frowned, ready to turn him down, but Edward, as if reading her mind, gently pressed a finger to her lips, silencing her.

Caught off guard, Elyse found herself staring at Edward, wondering what curveball he was about to throw her way. In a soft, almost tender voice, Edward whispered, “My dear, once was enough for the hurtful words. There’s no need to repeat them.”

Elyse brushed his hand away, sighing as she said, “Then go on, be a good boy, and enjoy the evening with your friends. I just want a moment to myself.”

Edward’s shoulders rose and fell in a shrug. “Alright, but you have to promise that when you meet your friend, you’ll take me along.”

“Fine, I promise,” Elyse replied, waving him off wearily.

With her hovering shadow gone, Elyse breathed a sigh of relief. She knocked back her drink in one swift gulp, then reached for the bottle

see me yet? Do you know how well the performance went today?” Her gaze drifted into the distance before she fished out her phone, pulling up Jayden’s chat once more. The conversation was

reads are at

you ignoring me on purpose? Trying to make me worry like this—it’s childish. If this is your way, at least tell me you’re safe. I’m genuinely concerned about you.”

buried emotions were bubbling to the surface. Try as she might,

meet again at the hall the day after to prepare for the next performance.”

way to the exit and spotted Elyse standing there, seemingly waiting. He bounded over

waiting for you.

tagging along to meet your friend too? Can’t you stop being so

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