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.”

didn’t seem to hear her, simply lying down and pulling her gently

I just can’t sleep alone.” In the weeks since they’d been sleeping apart, Jayden had discovered he could only find rest by her side, a

starts

finally reached his limit and

let me stay,” he implored, using

but it wasn’t enough to change her mind.

stay, you’ll start getting handsy. I’m not up

her eyes, his

I won’t do that

you break

me this time,”

assent. As they lay side by side, Jayden wrapped

conversation earlier, Elyse broke the

get off work early tomorrow, Pearce’s friend

mulled over her words,

I’ll come and pick

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