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?”

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

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

eyes widened in alarm as he caught her just in time. “Are you

“I just… feel a little

hot. His expression shifted instantly. “You have a

escape is on g Ɐ


backup, but before she could

vehicle, shouting, “Hey! Where are you taking her? Give Elyse back to me! You insufferable

word. His entire focus was on the pale woman

they reached the hospital, Theo wasted no time getting Elyse checked in. As they waited for the test results, Peyton arrived, his face unusually serious.

perplexed. “The fifth floor? That’s

said, his voice steady despite the

one swift motion, he gathered Elyse into

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