Chapter 1311:

Without thinking, she reached out to brush his cheek, her fingertips almost grazing his skin. But the gesture felt too personal, too tender. She quickly pulled her hand back, clenching it in her lap.

Jayden opened his eyes slightly and asked, his voice hoarse, “Are Driscoll and the others asleep?”

Elyse nodded, her tone soft. “I told them to rest. Do you want me to make you something?”

He shook his head, closing his eyes again. “No, thanks. It’s nearly midnight anyway.” After a pause, he tilted his head toward her. “Why aren’t you asleep? You must be tired.”

Her gaze softened as she replied, “I’m not as tired as you are.”

For a moment, the room was silent except for the faint ticking of the clock on the wall. Then, she spoke, her voice quieter now. “Is something bothering you? Is it about your family?”

unreadable. After a moment, he chuckled unexpectedly and said, “Normally, I wouldn’t share this kind

out a short snort. “Fine. Keep it to yourself, then. It’s not like

“No, this time I want to tell

arched an eyebrow, her curiosity piqued by

growing more serious. “I was raised by my grandpa.

the Owen family. That’s how I’ve lived ever since

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hesitated before continuing, his voice heavy with bitterness. “And it wasn’t just me. Everyone in the family was drilled with the same message: sacrifice everything for the family; put its needs above our

used however they see fit? What about your feelings? Or are you

It’s like no one knows how to function outside of the family’s orbit.” His gaze dropped to the floor, and his voice grew quieter. “I used to think that way too. Until I couldn’t take my

sat curled up on the couch, murmuring, “Your life isn’t getting worse. You’re just becoming normal.” Jayden, leaning casually

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