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!”

issues, yet when he presented one, she dismissed it outright! No, he wasn’t

to his resolve, was still wrapped in the warmth of the quiet moment. The hum of the car filled the silence, now peaceful rather

arrived home, Driscoll greeted them at

furrowed. “What’s wrong? Is there an issue at

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

her voice sharp with confusion.

ties with the Owens, so why was Debora coming to see him? Elyse’s concern

tales on

moment, he said, “I’ll find out when she

searched his face, her concern palpable

the Owens in trouble? Could she be seeking

“I don’t know. But we’ll soon find out.” He gently placed a

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