Chapter 1850:

“The Foster family that built their fortune through strategic marriages?” Elyse’s memory clicked into place. “But they haven’t been in the picture for a long time. I haven’t heard their name in ages,” she mused, her thoughts drifting to the past.

“That’s because Joanna got married,” Theo explained, “and Kieran, wary of provoking Jayden’s wrath, kept the family out of sight.”

Elyse nodded in understanding, then pressed, “But what does the Foster family have to do with Jayden’s disappearance?”

Theo’s expression darkened. “Joanna recently passed away during labor, and Kieran has been making some… moves.”

Elyse stiffened in shock. “Joanna is dead? But Kieran wouldn’t blame us for that, would he? We had nothing to do with it!”

Theo rubbed his chin thoughtfully. “Word has it that before she died, Joanna’s mind was consumed with thoughts of Jayden. She harbored resentment toward you and wanted revenge. Kieran might be picking up where she left off.”

Elyse let out an exasperated sigh. “Are these siblings completely out of their minds? Joanna was bad enough, but Kieran is just as unhinged?”

lips curled into a half-smile, though there was no humor in it. “There’s definitely something off about him, but one

respond when a sudden wave of dizziness washed over her, her

alarm as he caught

murmured weakly, “I just… feel a

against her forehead—burning hot. His expression shifted instantly. “You have a

on g


phone, trying to call for backup, but before she could dial, Theo’s car sped off with

are you taking her? Give Elyse back to me!

word. His entire focus was on the pale woman

no time getting Elyse checked in. As they waited for the test results, Peyton arrived, his face unusually serious. He pulled Theo aside and said in a

That’s for gynecology

expression flickered with a storm of emotions. “Yes,” he said, his voice steady despite the turmoil within. “The fifth floor.

a second. In one swift motion, he gathered Elyse into his arms and bolted toward

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