Chapter 1343:

With that, Elyse and Jayden exited the hospital together. In the corridor, realization dawned on Dolores that she had no leverage to take Shaun and, compounded by Jayden’s strict orders, her options were severely curtailed. Frantically, she dialed her brother, Lowell, on her phone. Lowell was taken aback by Jayden’s extensive involvement.

After a brief pause, Lowell advised, “Dolores, don’t do anything reckless. We should wait and see.”

Dolores bit her lip, frustration evident in her voice. “But this is my chance. Whether Shaun returns to me hinges on this moment.”

Lowell responded soothingly, “Don’t act on impulse. With Jayden’s men watching over him and the real perpetrator still at large, any attempt to take Shaun now could backfire spectacularly.”

Elyse collapsed into the car’s backseat, her mind entangled with thoughts of Dolores’s recent actions. Each reflection deepened her suspicion, painting Dolores increasingly as the likely perpetrator.

Desperate to untangle her thoughts, she turned to Jayden, who seemed to anticipate her turmoil.

Shaun had the accident, she was

new

who lurks behind this mystery?” Elyse pressed, her

simpler than we think,” Jayden suggested with a calm resolve. “We must look towards those who harbored a grudge against Shaun.

laced with confusion. “I hardly know him. How could I

than you think,” Jayden

a cold gust. “That’s absurd! Tracy? But she’s presumed

her in Cedarvale not long ago?” Jayden countered, his voice even. “Consider

her rebuttal soft but firm. “You’re basing

month; Tracy’s body remained elusive. She might indeed be among

Elyse found herself

offered consolation. “Let’s not spiral into these theories now. Return home, rest, and recharge. We’ll revisit this quandary once Shaun emerges from

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