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,

the pajamas

noticed a damp spot on the bed,

her lip, she felt a mixture of shame and

over herself. Jayden could go anywhere

leaving home, Jayden made his way to the bar, flanked by his bodyguards. Upon arrival, he

meaningful glance at the bodyguards, who promptly

to

on the drowsy Corrie Bates leaning against the chair. He paused for a while before asking, "Are

Corrie remained motionless.

at the litter of empty beer bottles on

tipped its

chill, Corrie sat up abruptly,

unfeeling gaze, she was stunned for a moment. Gathering

and asked, "Did you just pour ice on

his tone even as he stated, "Get up. I'll take

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

from the table

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

thoughtfully, Corrie's gaze eventually settled 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

scrolled through her contacts. "Talking to you makes me not want to go home even more. I need to round up our

on holiday, Peyton initially

seen in ages already gathered, engaging in lively conversation and

Jayden was indeed present.

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