Chapter 1169:

“Not likely. They’re engaged in a conflict over there. He’ll respond once there’s a pause,” Garret replied. Louise’s brow furrowed deeply.

As she considered what to do, Elyse spoke up. “If he can’t return, then I’ll go to him.”

Before Garret could argue, Louise quickly objected, saying, “That’s absurd. The crossfire is dangerous; you’d only put yourself in harm’s way.”

Eyes welling up, Elyse looked uncertain.

Garret sighed and said, “Both of you, calm down. I’ll do what I can manage.”

Elyse didn’t know what he had in mind, but realizing she couldn’t help, she resigned herself to follow his lead. For the first time, Elyse felt truly powerless, acutely aware of her limitations and the harshness of the situation.

Returning to the house, she settled into the room she had shared with Jayden before.

she noticed his suitcase was still there. He had gone to

in thought. Eventually, weariness overtook her, and she lay

it was

her room and headed downstairs to make something to eat. Passing by Garret’s study, a loud noise caught

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the doorway

mind? How could you do that

was filled with pain and frustration, though it had been building for

into his shoulder. He neither resisted nor reacted, simply standing there

released him, a trace of blood stained

gaze fixed on her bloodied mouth, and, tilting her chin up, he kissed

Elyse was rendered speechless.

not resisted. They were half-siblings. How could he kiss her like

as she slipped quietly from the study and dashed into the

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