Chapter 1582:

Elyse averted her gaze, rubbing her arms as discomfort prickled her skin.

“Did you resolve things with Corrie?” Jayden questioned, eyebrow raised.

Brook stroked Camille’s hair affectionately. “Naturally. But even if I hadn’t, would it matter? Could anything change how I feel about her?”

He gazed tenderly at Camille. “I’m no fool. I recognize what’s truly precious.”

Elyse stepped out of the lounge to use the restroom. As she reached the door, she found Corrie already waiting for her.

Elyse didn’t spare her a glance. She simply dried her hands, turned on her heel, and made to leave.

But Corrie’s voice, dripping with malice, stopped her in her tracks. “Are you proud of yourself?”

met Corrie’s

wicked smile, her

so pleased,” she sneered. “A child’s death, and suddenly, you’ve secured your place in Jayden’s and Brook’s hearts. I really envy you. That move was brilliant.

moment, she struggled to process Corrie’s words. Then, the weight of them sank

surged through her as memories flooded back—the cold sterility of the operating room, the searing pain, the helplessness of feeling life

“Everyone calls you beautiful and kind-hearted. But wasn’t that poor child just a stepping stone for you to climb

strode forward and struck her across the face. The slap was sharp

think you are to speak to

imprint on Corrie’s cheek. Her

dare you hit me, you disrespectful

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back, but Elyse saw it coming. With the same unflinching resolve, she delivered another slap,

face now burning on both

Take a good look at yourself. Why should I respect you? Do you really think Brook

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