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

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

onto the

stunned

Jayden on the sofa,

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

"I'm okay. I don't feel any pain.

over and took

by Jayden's display of vulnerability

could he be so

"Sir, the dessert you requested is ready. Would you like to have

go to the garden. It's sunny

smiled. "Then I'll help Jayden into

and get things ready."

concerned for Jayden, hesitated, wanting to stay

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hurt me this time," Jayden reassured

please be cautious. Jayden must not suffer

made his way to the

speechless, finally spoke. "Elyse really sees you as fragile, doesn't she? She even cautioned me to take

isn't the right time for the truth. We should wait. Revealing my act now

"Jealous, are you?

that's what you

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