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Peyton, clearly annoyed, shot back, “What? He’s too busy, but I’m not? I’m the deputy director at the hospital now. My plate is overflowing.”

Jayden couldn’t resist a tease. “Still the deputy? Hasn’t your dad handed over the reins yet?”

“Not yet. He’s still relishing the role,” Peyton admitted, then sighed comfortably. “You know, it’s a cushy life—success and wealth just seem to land in my lap.”

Jayden let Peyton boast for a bit but soon grew tired of it and quickly found a way to end the call.

As he was about to dive back into work, his phone rang again. This time it was Brook. Jayden’s eyebrows raised in mild surprise as he answered.

Brook’s voice sounded worn out as he said, “I need a favor, Jayden. It’s urgent.”

Jayden raised an eyebrow. “This is a first. What’s up?”

Jennie Walsh,” Brook

rang a

recalled and confirmed, “Your ex-girlfriend, right? I

voice, Brook revealed, “She’s missing. Can you help

eyes to the dim glow of the late afternoon, her mind foggy from the remnants of sleep. She shuffled out of bed, craving water, and noticed two glasses resting on the table. Confused, she asked, “Who stopped by? Was it

his phone. He stayed engrossed in texting for a

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at the wall. “I still have some work to finish.

I could really use a glass of

bit parched, huh? Alright, red wine

weary sigh. The stress of her demanding

and followed him out of the office. They ended up choosing

into her seat, her attention was drawn to Thea sitting across the room with a man whose hair was dyed a striking shade of

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