Chapter 1144:

Jayden’s jaw clenched. “What are you talking about?”

Elyse’s laughter was bitter, tinged with disbelief. “Do you seriously expect me to buy his ridiculous story? He claimed the two of you cooked up a scheme to steal the violin, only to come to blows when your alliance crumbled. Honestly, do you take me for an imbecile who’d believe such a cockamamie tale?”

Whatever newfound respect Jayden had developed for Edward evaporated like mist in the morning sun.

Seeing Jayden’s silence, Elyse pressed harder. “The whole stealing thing was a charade, right? That was real. What were you really fighting over? How long did it go on? Come spill it!” Her eyes bore into him, demanding the truth.

Jayden stood before her, his confidence unraveling under her unyielding stare.

The Elyse he once knew had been meek and pliable, trembling at his every word. But now, she wielded her newfound strength with startling force, turning the tables and reducing him to a cornered animal.

he crossed his arms. “You think I owe you an explanation? I’m not telling you

guy now,

Jayden’s bravado crumbled.

turned on her heel, walking away with a determined stride, her back straight

returned to the ward, they found Anthony already back, holding a paper bag

declared,

a serving and began

later, George stirred

he surveyed the room. When his gaze finally settled on Elyse, he spoke with a strange, far-off look in his eyes. “I must’ve been dreaming. I dreamed of

hand flying to her mouth. “Really? My dad

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