Chapter 1665:

He held her close, his embrace warm and steady, mirroring the way she had once comforted him. His hand moved in slow, soothing circles on her back, silently letting her know he was there.

She sobbed until there was nothing left, until her breathing evened out. Jayden, a little flustered, grabbed a napkin and clumsily dabbed at her tears. “You know,” he said, clearing his throat, “back at George’s yard, when I heard them talking about your parents, I had a thought.”

Elyse sniffled, swiping at her eyes. “What thought?”

He scratched his chin, looking thoughtful. “It felt like your parents left behind stories—pieces of themselves scattered like breadcrumbs, waiting to be discovered. And through all these ups and downs, we’re slowly uncovering them.” He shot her a lopsided smile. “I wouldn’t be surprised if there are more stories out there, just waiting for us to stumble upon them.”

She sat quietly, letting his words settle. Then, after a beat, she said softly, “That’s a beautiful way to put it.”

He hesitated before asking, “I want to go on this journey with you—to find those stories together. Will you let me?”

didn’t say anything. Then, without warning, she pulled him into a tight hug, knocking him back onto the bed before

sucking in a

the

her face, his thumb brushing over her lips as he murmured, “I know

without a second thought. In that moment, all she

knew resistance was futile. Since he couldn’t

was hovering above her. Caught off guard by the sudden change,

two-way street. If you

blinked, curiosity flickering in

he murmured, “I’m going to make love to you so fiercely that you’ll feel just how

don’t want to!” Elyse gasped, her eyes widening in shock as she wriggled beneath

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