Chapter 1162:

But Elyse’s unease spoke volumes.

Edward sighed inwardly. Sometimes being clever was more of a curse than a blessing. Elyse was perceptive, too quick to piece things together, often catching the heart of a matter before anyone else even saw the puzzle.

The waiter returned, placing a plate of raw beef salad before Edward.

“You know,” Edward said thoughtfully, “when you look at someone you care about, your eyes are just as sincere. They don’t hide anything, even if you try.”

Edward said, “You may not admit your feelings, but the sparkle in your eyes betrays you.”

He looked at Elyse, saying, “It’s quite clear when you love someone. Those close to you can tell who you favor, but it appears I’m the only one who really gets you. I’ve been the only one to notice.”

Elyse’s face took on a complex expression. “What exactly are you implying?”

For a brief moment, Edward was quiet before he swiftly changed the topic. “Don’t you want to know what actually happened between Jayden and me that evening?”

expressed her confusion. “Why are

Care to guess who came out on top?” Edward inquired,

tales

hand, pondering for

Edward flicked a coin towards Elyse, saying, “Heads

coin, Elyse was confused. “What

to decide, we’ll let the coin make the

followed his instruction, tossing the coin into the air, catching it, and then revealing it

surprise appeared on Elyse’s face,

said. “It isn’t the coin that provides the answer, but the

asked, “Upon seeing the coin land heads,

her hand around the coin and handed

into that sort of thing,”

rejected her feelings, Edward smirked. “On

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