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?”

actually want to celebrate

would love to,” Elyse replied, a warm

then,” he mumbled, looking everywhere but at

the ground, consumed by her own pain. All she could see was her perceived inadequacy, and a fierce anger rose within her. Why couldn’t she experience the happiness and success that seemed to come so easily to

while, she finally pushed herself to her feet. Without a word or a backward glance, she slipped into a

“Shouldn’t we go after her?” she

“She’ll get an

in Corrie’s expression and said, “Something feels off. I have a bad feeling

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

flickering across her face. “But aren’t her parents the ones who love her

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in her case. And let’s

home with a heavy heart. Before she could even reach the living room,

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