Chapter 254 Pointless Concern

Peyton felt a headache and said, "Don't you think you owe Elyse an explanation? She really cares

about you."

Jayden's expression was unreadable, showing little emotion. "You know the dangers I constantly face. I can't selfishly involve her in that."

Elyse was delicate, and Jayden felt it was his duty to protect her from the risks of his world, prioritizing her safety above everything..

Realizing Jayden's firm stance, Peyton stopped trying to change his mind and suggested, "I'll take care of Corrie. You should head home."

Jayden looked like he was about to argue, but Peyton cut him off, saying, "You're hurt as well, and you've neglected Elyse today."

Jayden fell silent, confronting the fact that he had indeed let Elyse down.

Thus he decided to go home.

Peyton saw Jayden off, showing no concern for Corrie's wellbeing.

'As soon as Corrie was alone, she opened her eyes, a self-satisfied smile spreading across her face.

On the other hand, when Elyse woke up, she felt something was off and reached out for a hand, To her surprise, the hand she touched was not as soft as Tracy's.

Startled, Elyse's eyes snapped open to see Jayden beside her, causing her to quickly suppress

her swirling

"You're not going for rehearsal today. Wouldn't you like to

Elyse turned away, choosing

lingering anger. He pulled her closer and gently said,

she answered, "It doesn't matter anymore. I'm

disturbed by her

now on. I'd prefer it if you stayed out of mine as

the previous day deep in thought,

grappled with understanding why her relationships

abandoned by men.

been Theo, and now

had thought Jayden would be different. However, Jayden

was the root cause. His lack

Jayden, Elyse decided to let go of any false

was foolish to hold onto those

slightly agitated when

drew Elyse

because I wasn't there for

about the previous day's events made

was clueless

looked him directly in the eyes, unflinching. "As I

didn't see it that way.

of frustration and helplessness wash over him. "I've already told you I have no intentions of being with Corrie. Why can't you move past

tone was cold. "I want to know why, despite your assurances,

are you?" Jayden retorted, annoyed by her continuous questioning. He wondered why she couldn't just trust his mitment to her. Why

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