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?”

into a tight hug, knocking him back

winced, sucking in a sharp breath as pain shot through

the stories you

thumb brushing over her lips as he murmured, “I know you’re excited, but please—go easy

his words without a second thought. In that moment, all she wanted was to kiss

was futile. Since he couldn’t stop her from nipping at him, he

hovering above her. Caught off guard by

Jayden’s lips as he replied, “Love is a two-way street. If you wish to kiss me with such passion, then it’s only fair I return the

blinked, curiosity flickering in her

“I’m going

no! You promised to let me rest—I don’t want to!” Elyse gasped, her eyes widening in shock as she wriggled beneath him,

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