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.

shadow gone, Elyse breathed

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

reads are

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.” The pressure of

and some liquid courage in her system, those buried emotions

everyone! Tomorrow’s a rest day. We’ll meet again at the hall the day after to prepare for the next performance.” A chorus of cheers erupted from the group, and slowly but

standing there, seemingly waiting. He bounded over excitedly, asking, “Did you wait long? I was stuck in line for the restroom.

shook her head. “No, I wasn’t waiting for you. I’m

“Theo? What’s your ex doing here? Is he tagging along to meet your friend too? Can’t you stop being

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