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

watch, his brow creased. "You're not going for rehearsal today. Wouldn't you like to sleep a

away, choosing

anger. He pulled her closer and gently said, "Are

fatigue as she answered, "It doesn't

her words.

out of your business from now on. I'd prefer

spent much of the previous day deep in thought, only

her

abandoned by men.

been Theo, and now

Jayden would be different. However, Jayden had succumbed to Corrie's lame manipulative

lack of genuine love for her was the root cause. His lack of genuine affection meant he didn't value

with Jayden,

foolish to hold onto those

feeling her pull away, became slightly agitated

He drew Elyse

you this upset just because I wasn't there for you yesterday?" Jayden questioned,

previous day's

was

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

disrupt my birthday celebration, but you didn't see it that

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

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

drop this, are you?" Jayden retorted, annoyed by her continuous questioning. He wondered why she couldn't just

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