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

checked his watch, his brow creased. "You're not going for rehearsal today. Wouldn't you

turned away, choosing to sleep

closer and gently said, "Are you still mad?

she answered, "It doesn't matter anymore.

her words.

of your business from now on. I'd prefer it if you stayed out

of the previous day deep in thought, only to be overe by

her relationships consistently culminated

abandoned by men.

been

However, Jayden had succumbed to Corrie's lame

was the root cause. His lack of genuine affection

new perspective on her situation with Jayden, Elyse

foolish to

feeling her pull away, became slightly agitated when he

Elyse

upset just because I wasn't there for you yesterday?" Jayden questioned, his voice tinged with

the previous day's events made

really was clueless about

eyes, unflinching. "As I said earlier, Corrie's fainting

disrupt my birthday celebration, but you didn't see

mix 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

why, despite your assurances, you're still so attentive to

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

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