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 you

night. Care to guess who came out on top?” Edward inquired, his smile broadening

tales at

chin on her hand, pondering for a moment, but remained

a coin towards Elyse, saying, “Heads for me,

coin, Elyse was confused.

let the

followed his instruction, tossing the coin into the air, catching it, and then revealing it in her palm. The coin

Elyse’s face, though it was brief,

isn’t the coin that provides the answer, but

seeing the coin land heads, who did you think

her hand around the coin

into that sort of thing,” she

Edward smirked. “On

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