Chapter 1772:

Jayden nodded. “He lost his dad when he was just a kid. He had to fight tooth and nail to survive, to protect himself and his mom. That’s why he’s the only one in our generation who ever swore loyalty to our grandpa.”

“That explains a lot,” Elyse said softly.

Jayden continued, “No one ever celebrated my birthday when I lived with my grandpa. But Brook somehow found out and secretly brought me a small cake.”

“What happened next?” Elyse asked.

“The bodyguards found out. I didn’t get to finish the cake, and Brook was taken away. After that, no one ever celebrated my birthday again,” he said, his voice flat.

Elyse tilted her head, her gaze soft. “Then let’s change that. How about we celebrate your birthday together every year from now on?”

in disbelief. “You actually want to celebrate

Elyse replied,

he

or friends, relaxed and happy—everyone except Corrie. Ignoring the cheerful conversations and bright smiles around her, she knelt on the ground, consumed by her own pain. All she

misery for a while, she finally pushed herself to her feet.

go after

get an earful

“Something feels off. I have a

said dismissively. “Her family has completely brainwashed her. She’s beyond help now, and the

across her face. “But aren’t

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her case. And let’s be real, Elyse—not all parents love their

she could even reach the living room, a glass shattered against

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