Chapter 54 Lanny Called Elyse

"Joanna Foster," Jayden murmured, a chilling intent flickering in his

gaze

Peyton chimed in, "It's peculiar, isn't it? Joanna escaped on her wedding day, right under her family's nose. Surely, someone must have aided her."

"Undoubtedly," Jayden replied. "Her talents lie in pleasing men, not in escaping. Without assistance, she couldn't have eluded my people this long."

"Interested in discovering who helped her?" Peyton inquired.

"Any leads?" asked Jayden, eyebrows arching in curiosity

"A few, which might lead you to more," Peyton suggested, leaning in to whisper to Jayden.

Skepticism clouded Jayden's expression as he heard the whispered words. "Really?" he

questioned, his tone laced with doubt.

"Quite possibly," Peyton affirmed. "Both you and Elyse might be in jeopardy."

"And Elyse's involvement?" Jayden probed.

Peyton's response was grave. "Because she's your wife. Whether or not you accept it, she is now

your vulnerability."

was a heavy silence; Peyton's words had

footsteps. It must be Elyse. He quickly grabbed Peyton's arm, and they

back onto the

Driscoll were stunned as they

Jayden on the sofa, quickly

Jayden onto the sofa, but I lost my balance, and we both ended up here," he explained. "Are you okay?" Elyse

nodded. "I'm okay. I don't feel

and took his hand, comforting him

display

could he

with the afternoon tea. "Sir, the dessert you requested is ready. Would you like

go to the garden. It's sunny

up and smiled. "Then I'll help Jayden into the wheelchair. You go ahead

and get things ready."

for Jayden, hesitated, wanting to stay and

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ahead now. Peyton won't hurt me this

Ellis, please be cautious. Jayden must not suffer any more

made his way to

she? She even cautioned me to take care of you. When do you

right time for the truth. We should wait. Revealing my act now

She treats you remarkably well." "Jealous, are you? Perhaps you should find a woman of your own instead of spewing nonsense at me,"

that's what

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