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.

Her heart skipped a beat. “What’s

clearly conflicted about what to say

are you stalling at a time like

the spot where she’d kicked him, Peyton awkwardly confessed, “Okay, okay. There’s something I need to tell you, but don’t be mad that I kept it from

her mind racing. What had these two

he stepped back, watching her carefully. “Jayden’s been working toward this goal. Please don’t

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

“That’s just Jayden for you. But don’t worry, I’ve already

eyes flashing with frustration. “What good does scolding

flinched under her fierce gaze, suddenly

trembling. Jayden had never warned him that Elyse’s anger

deep sigh, Elyse tried to regain her composure. “Where

making his move tonight. He’s set on going through with it, even if it means putting his life on the

for? Take me to him right now! You want him to

knowing there was no turning back from what he had

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