Chapter 1405:

“Tell you what, I’ll swing by after your shift. It’s casual, no fuss. See you then!” Before she could decline again, Victor had hung up. Elyse stared at her phone, dumbfounded. How had she gone from a no to him making plans for her?

Her reverie was broken by three sharp knocks. Jayden walked in without waiting for a reply.

Elyse’s expression soured.

“Why are you here? I asked you not to just walk in. Please, leave.”

Jayden glanced towards the bed, his voice softening.

“I’m feeling really low today. Can I stay here tonight? Just to share the bed.”

Elyse stood her ground.

“Jayden, we’re not there yet. I’m open to sorting things out, but it takes two.”

simply lying down and pulling

since they’d been sleeping apart, Jayden had discovered he could only find rest by her side, a confession he hadn’t quite made until

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for days, he finally reached his limit and approached her without any

can’t sleep without you. Please let me stay,” he implored, using a line he borrowed from Peyton, hoping it might touch

to change her mind. She pushed him gently but firmly, her

If I let you stay, you’ll start getting

her eyes, his expression

promise, I won’t

break that promise?” Elyse

this time,”

and finally nodded her assent. As they lay side by side, Jayden wrapped an arm around Elyse, and both settled

earlier,

I get off work early tomorrow, Pearce’s friend invited me

over her

I’ll come

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