Chapter 1299:

Elyse laughed softly, teasing, “You really hang on to his every word, don’t you?”

Jayden shrugged, a boyish grin forming. “Peyton’s more grounded than I am. If I follow his lead, I might just get it right. On my own? I’d surely make a mess.”

Elyse shook her head, her voice carrying a quiet conviction.

“You’re not as flawed as you think. The differences between us are born of experience, not anything inherently wrong with either of us. All we need is time to untangle those knots.”

Jayden’s eyes lit up with a mischievous glint. “Then let’s start untangling tonight. Will you work through things with me?”

Elyse playfully swatted his arm, her voice firm but amused. “Separate rooms tonight!”

She had just preached about working through issues, yet when he presented one, she dismissed it outright! No, he wasn’t going

of the quiet moment. The hum of the car filled the silence, now

Driscoll greeted them at the

“What’s wrong? Is

butler hesitated. “Debora called. She’s landed and will be

Debora, her voice sharp with confusion. “Why

Debora coming to see him? Elyse’s concern deepened, her mind racing

tales

expression turned contemplative. After a moment, he said, “I’ll find out when she gets

palpable as the air around

she be seeking

gently placed a reassuring hand on her back, his voice softening. “You have

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