Chapter 209 You Know You Are Married, Right

Elyse's mind went blank, leaving her at a loss for words.

In the blink of an eye, Jayden released Elyse.

Elyse was stunned. The weight pressing down on her vanished, leaving behind a void of warmth.

She felt empty inside.

"Send me the location, and I'll swing by to get you," Jayden said to the person on the other end of the line before ending the call.

When he turned back to Elyse, she had turned away, her back facing him.

This was her silent fury.

Jayden felt a pang of guilt. Before leaving, he leaned down and planted a kiss on her forehead.

"I'm sorry, I'm in the wrong this time. I'll make it up to you when I get back."

With that, Jayden changed clothes, settled back into his wheelchair, and wheeled out of the room, paying no heed to her reaction.

As the door clicked shut behind him, Elyse felt a stifling sensation welling up inside her, an

uncomfortable lump lodged in her throat.

After lying in bed for a while, she sat up, using her hands for support,

donned the pajamas Jayden had

on the

felt a mixture

she muttered bitterly, yanking the covers over herself. Jayden could go anywhere he liked. It

the bar, flanked by his bodyguards. Upon arrival, he spotted a woman surrounded by a group of

shot a meaningful glance at the bodyguards, who

advanced to

fixed his gaze on the drowsy Corrie Bates leaning against the chair. He

Corrie remained motionless.

litter of empty beer bottles on

bucket and tipped

Corrie sat up abruptly, her drunken haze

met Jayden's unfeeling gaze, she was

at Jayden and asked, "Did you just pour

even as he stated, "Get up.

her arms, pouting. "No way. I'm not ready to call it a night. I want

of beer from the table and

her actions, Jayden frowned and said, "It's been a year since we last met, and you are still the

on his legs. Sighing, she reminisced, "I didn't expect you to still be confined to that wheelchair after all this time. I miss the days

her phone and scrolled through her contacts. "Talking to you makes me not want to go home

shared mutual friends, such as Peyton. Currently on holiday, Peyton initially hesitated when he received Corrie's call. However, after learning of Jayden's presence, he hurried

seen in ages already gathered, engaging in lively conversation and drinks

Jayden was indeed present.

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