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 Jayden

a damp spot on the bed, a remnant of their

her lip, she felt a

over herself. Jayden could go anywhere

Jayden made his way to the bar, flanked by his bodyguards. Upon arrival, he spotted a woman surrounded by a group of men, who

shot a meaningful glance at the bodyguards, who

to

on the drowsy Corrie Bates leaning against the chair. He paused for a

Corrie remained motionless.

of empty beer bottles on the table,

tipped its contents over her

by the sudden chill, Corrie sat up abruptly, her

met Jayden's unfeeling gaze, she was stunned for a moment. Gathering her

at Jayden and asked, "Did you

his tone even as he stated,

"No way. I'm not ready to call

hesitation, she lifted the half-empty bottle of beer from the

and said, "It's been a year since we last met, and

his legs. Sighing, she reminisced, "I didn't expect you to still be confined to

me not want to go home even more. I need to round up our old

years. They shared mutual friends, such as Peyton. Currently on holiday, Peyton initially hesitated when he received Corrie's

of guys he hadn't seen in ages already gathered, engaging in lively conversation and drinks with

Jayden was indeed present.

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