Chapter 1384:

Elyse opened her mouth to speak, but Thea cut her off, saying, “Grandma told you she’d always be your support, didn’t she? That’s nothing but an illusion.”

Elyse looked at her, confused. “What are you trying to say?”

“She won’t truly be there for you. You’re being misled, just like I was, foolishly believing in her promises.” A flicker of loneliness crossed Thea’s eyes as she turned and walked away.

Elyse watched her retreating figure and exhaled quietly, mixed feelings settling in her chest.

When she returned to the living room, she chose not to mention anything about Thea. Instead, she continued chatting casually with Felicia. Their conversation lasted until after five when Pearce came back from work.

He handed a shopping bag to Elyse, saying, “Here, take this. I asked my assistant to pick it up for you. Let me know if it suits your taste.”

the bag to reveal a designer handbag,

the brand immediately. Owning one of their bags required being a top-tier VIP. Regular customers couldn’t

tales

She stared in disbelief.

incredibly difficult to get. How

ruffled her hair

Don’t you have faith in what

how resourceful Pearce was and had always assumed only

change and Felicia excused herself to the restroom, Elyse finally found a moment to reflect on

So why had that changed later on? Who had changed in the relationship—was it Jayden, or was

wave of bitter frustration welling up

descended the stairs and immediately spotted Elyse perched on the bottom step,

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