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,

pajamas Jayden had removed

she noticed a damp spot on the bed, a remnant of their intimate

lip, she felt a mixture of

are such a jerk!" she muttered bitterly, yanking the covers over herself. Jayden could go anywhere he liked. It

made his way to the bar, flanked by his bodyguards. Upon arrival, he spotted a woman surrounded by

at the bodyguards, who

and advanced to

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

Corrie remained motionless.

empty beer bottles on the table, Jayden sighed. Taking action,

tipped its contents over her

chill, Corrie sat up abruptly, her drunken haze

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

asked, "Did you just pour ice

offered no apology, his tone even as he stated, "Get up. I'll

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

bottle of beer from the table and downed

been a year since we last met, and you

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

to you makes me not want to

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

in ages already gathered, engaging

Jayden was indeed present.

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