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

turned away, choosing to sleep

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

heavy with fatigue as she answered, "It doesn't matter anymore. I'm no longer interested in

disturbed by her words. "Are

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

the previous day deep in thought,

why her relationships consistently culminated in

abandoned by men.

it had been Theo,

be different. However, Jayden had succumbed

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

her situation with Jayden, Elyse

harbored. It was foolish

became slightly agitated when he didn't get the reaction

He drew Elyse

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

previous

was

looked him directly in the eyes, unflinching. "As

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

a mix of frustration and helplessness wash over him. "I've already told you I

"I want to know why, despite your assurances, you're still so attentive to Corrie. You never

this, are you?" Jayden retorted, annoyed by her continuous questioning. He wondered why

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