Chapter 1058:

Elyse shook her head slowly. “Mabel and I stopped being family a long time ago. She was my enemy. Now that she’s gone, I feel relieved, like a weight’s been lifted.”

Edward considered her words. “So, is that a good thing?”

“Maybe. I don’t want to deal with the aftermath of the mess. Let’s head back. I’m exhausted,” Elyse replied, her tone flat.

Edward nodded and took her home.

During the drive, Elyse stared out the window, her thoughts clearly elsewhere. Edward glanced at her occasionally, noticing something different. She seemed more composed, as if something had shifted inside her, though he couldn’t quite put his finger on it.

to

spilling all the pain she had carried

words stung like venom. Furious, Elyse tried to defend herself, but before she could speak, she jolted

dark, and a hollow, heavy feeling settled in her chest. She had been ready to strike back in the dream, only to wake

two individuals only caused minor ripples in Elyse’s life. It was as if a small stone had been thrown into a lake—briefly disturbing the surface,

of their tour. The busyness occupied Elyse’s mind,

of Jayden’s death, hoping to verify the truth. However, Elyse believed he was alive, perhaps living quietly, away

town, her thoughts wandering. Edward set down his coffee, noticing her distraction. “Nervous about tomorrow?

instructor’s been full of

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