Chapter 1780:

Jayden shook his head. “Not happening. You know my history with her family isn’t exactly friendly.”

Brook scowled. “So this is my problem?”

Elyse gave his hand a reassuring squeeze. “She asked you to find her husband, which means she trusts you. She deserves to hear the truth from you.”

Sighing, Brook reached for Jayden’s cigarette pack and lit one of his own. After a deep inhale, he squared his shoulders. “Alright. I’ll just go tell her.”

With their course decided, the three of them drove to Zoe’s home.

Zoe, thrilled at Brook’s visit, practically ran out to greet him. But her excitement faded the moment she saw his grim expression. A chill of apprehension settled over her.

“Don’t just stand there. Come in,” she said quickly.

meet properly. It’s wonderful to finally put a face to the name. You’re stunning. Jayden’s a lucky man.” She linked arms with Elyse, guiding them

served drinks and

His voice grew heavy. “Aunt Zoe,

came out hushed, but their weight

her hands, shattering on the

their own

by sheer disbelief. “Murdered? That can’t be. He left just yesterday.

clutching her forehead as her body swayed. Elyse reacted in an instant, catching

face was

chair beside her, rubbing a hand down his face. “I knew this would break her. She and Uncle Jordy… They were crazy about each other, back when

starts at

exhaled. “You’d think people would get wiser with

response. The mess with Jordy and Corrie

after, a doctor arrived, and the

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