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

not going for rehearsal today. Wouldn't you

turned away, choosing to

closer and gently said, "Are you

answered, "It doesn't matter anymore. I'm no longer interested in your

by her words.

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

much of the previous day deep in thought, only

grappled with understanding why her relationships

abandoned by men.

had been Theo, and

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

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

her situation with Jayden, Elyse

was foolish to hold onto

away, became slightly agitated when he didn't

He drew Elyse closer, demanding her

I wasn't there for you yesterday?" Jayden

previous day's events made

was clueless

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

it to disrupt my birthday celebration, but you didn't see it that way. Instead,

already told you I have no intentions of being with Corrie. Why can't you move past

cold. "I want to know why, despite your assurances, you're still so attentive to

retorted, annoyed by her continuous questioning. He

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