Chapter 1159:

Edward pouted slightly, his boyish enthusiasm undimmed. “We can’t just sit in silence. Let’s keep the conversation going a little longer?”

Elyse stifled a yawn, her exhaustion catching up to her. “We can continue next time. I need rest now.”

Disappointment flashed across Edward’s face, but he conceded, his voice carrying a touch of defeat. “Alright. You rest first.”

With a sigh of relief, Elyse leaned her head against the window, clutching a pillow close. The hum of the road lulled her into a quiet slumber, the night folding her in its embrace.

Jayden, his hands steady on the wheel, didn’t spare a glance at the backseat.

Unseen, Edward reached out, gently hooking Elyse’s finger with his thumb, reluctant to let the moment slip away.

longed for more time with her, knowing that with the break of dawn,

woke, they had already arrived back in the small town. Her first thought was of Carrie, but news quickly reached

to stay. Puzzled, she asked, “Aren’t you going to rest?

luggage and phone, dismissed the concern with cold air. “No need. I

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edge to his tone, and Elyse could sense something was off. Was he still angry about what happened yesterday? Her frustration flared. “What’s with your attitude? Is it really so serious? Stop acting like a child

halted, his face clouded with a mixture of exhaustion and something else. “It’s dangerous to stay near

dragged me into danger before, but now, when things are rough, you won’t take me with you? Am I just a disposable piece to you? You can’t decide when to keep me and when

just something you pick up and drop whenever it suits you? If you wanted me

his frustration evident. “I know it’s not what you want to hear, but I’m

idea of protecting me is pushing me away

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