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.”

took a short break to reconnect with some old friends,” Theo explained, then turned his attention back to Jayden. “Ready for a

face as she looked at

his finger. After a significant

study, with

walked past her, Elyse whispered,


Theo assured her

his step to

now

onto the sofa to wait.

some time off again?” Elyse

on some sharp new doctors, so things are looking up.

spend your break

stupid woman? I’d rather not. We’re not

“Did you two have a

a fight, she just irritated me more than I can handle right now.” Peyton managed a chuckle before revisiting

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