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.

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

soon served

voice grew heavy. “Aunt Zoe, I found Uncle Jordy. He…

hushed, but their weight hit like a

from her hands,

and Brook tensed, their own pulses hammering in the

moment, Zoe’s panic was overridden by sheer disbelief. “Murdered? That can’t be. He left just yesterday. He only

hand clutching her forehead as her body swayed. Elyse reacted in an instant, catching her before she collapsed. “She’s

Zoe to her bedroom. Her face was ghostly pale, her body limp against the

her, rubbing a hand down his face. “I knew this would break her. She and Uncle Jordy…

journey starts at

think people would get wiser with time. Instead, they just make some

with Jordy and Corrie was

and the three of them quietly

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