Chapter 1179:

After that conversation, something in Elyse changed. She retreated into silence, withdrawing into her own thoughts more often than not.

She began spending long hours by the window or in quiet corners, lost in contemplation, her mind far from the present.

Even Garret, who was used to her quirks, noticed the shift.

One day, he couldn’t hold back and asked, “Are you lovesick or something? Should I start packing your things and ship you off to Jayden?”

Elyse, for once, didn’t give a quick response. She shook her head slowly. “There’s no rush. I have some things to figure out first. Let’s wait a few days.”

But life, as it often does, had no intention of waiting for her to sort through her thoughts.

One afternoon, Peyton stormed in, his face flushed with panic. “Jayden’s in trouble!” he blurted out.

Elyse blinked, momentarily thrown off by his dramatic entrance. Though she recognized Peyton’s voice, his disguise still startled her.

you know?” Her heart skipped a beat. “What’s happened to

hesitated, clearly conflicted about what

stalling at a time like this? Jayden’s in trouble, and you’re dithering! You two are going to drive me

spot where she’d kicked him, Peyton awkwardly confessed, “Okay, okay. There’s something I need

raised a sharp eyebrow, her mind racing. What had these two been plotting

he stepped back, watching her carefully. “Jayden’s

her fists, taking deep breaths to calm the storm brewing inside her. “So, this is what that fool

But don’t worry, I’ve already given him

frustration. “What good does

her fierce gaze,

standing frozen and trembling. Jayden had

Elyse tried to regain her composure. “Where is he now?

what are we waiting for? Take me to him right

head, knowing there was no turning back from what he had just

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