Chapter 1833:

Jayden descended the stairs, freshly changed, and was caught off guard by the presence of his unexpected guest. “What are you doing here?”

Theo lounged on the sofa, clad in a gray sweater. He accepted a cup of black tea from Driscoll, his smile subtle but present. “It’s been a while, Jayden.”

Already in a sour mood, Jayden felt his annoyance intensify upon seeing Theo. He settled into a chair, his expression dark as a storm. “What do you want?”

“Is it so strange I came to see Elyse?” Theo replied, his tone laced with mischief.

The frown on Jayden’s face deepened. “Do you want me to throw you out?”

Theo’s laughter was low and soft. “That might not be wise. I’ve got some crucial information for you. You’d regret it if you sent me away.”

Jayden scoffed. “You’re that sure of yourself?”

As they exchanged words, Elyse, now dressed, paused at the foot of the stairs. Surprised to see Theo, she asked, “What are you doing here? I thought your startup had you buried.”

some old friends,” Theo explained,

Elyse’s face as she looked at

with the ring on his finger. After a significant pause, he stood. “Alright. I’ll hear you

strode toward the study, with

past her,


under control,” Theo assured her with a swift

quickened his step to keep

live now at

anxiety flickered, but she chose to remain silent, sinking onto the sofa to wait. Her phone rang shortly after. It was Peyton, extending an invite for

off

some sharp new doctors, so things are looking up. How about

break

rather not. We’re not on

you two have

she just irritated me more than I can handle right now.” Peyton managed a chuckle before revisiting his initial invitation. “So, are

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