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.

skipped a beat. “What’s happened to

hesitated, clearly conflicted about what to say

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

awkwardly confessed, “Okay, okay. There’s something I need to tell you, but don’t be mad that

What had these two been plotting

whispered a few hurried words. When he finished, he stepped back, watching her carefully. “Jayden’s been working toward this goal. Please don’t be angry—I didn’t mean to

brewing inside her. “So, this is what that fool has

worry, I’ve

him, eyes flashing with frustration. “What good does scolding do? Can you

flinched under her fierce gaze, suddenly

dared not say another word, standing frozen and trembling. Jayden had never warned him that

deep sigh, Elyse tried to regain her composure. “Where is he now? Take me to

He’s set on going through with it, even if

Take me to him

no turning back from what

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