Chapter 290 Seeking Proof

In the evening, a gray Bentley slowly pulled into the hospital parking garage.

Pearce stepped out of the car carrying a basket of fruit and made his way directly to the In-patient Department.

Standing at the ward's entrance, Pearce peered through the partially open door and spotted Elyse asleep on the bed.

He gently pushed the door open, placed the fruit basket on the bedside table, and noticed the worry lines on Elyse's forehead.

Earlier that day, Pearce had felt a sudden pang of heartache without understanding its cause. It wasn't until he read negative ments about Elyse online that he realized she had been hurt. Concerned for her safety, he abandoned his work and caught the earliest flight to be by her side. Even in her sleep, Elyse's face was pale and creased with a frown.

Pearce tenderly stroked her brow with his finger, as if trying to ease her troubles.

"Rest peacefully, don't dwell on worries while you sleep."

Pearce's voice was gentle, an attempt to soothe her. With his reassurance, she gradually calmed Once Elyse regained her posure, Pearce lingered for a moment, gazed at her before he and walked out.

Later, as Jayden returned to the ward after taking a call, he noticed a fruit basket on the bedside

table. Curious as to its origin, Jayden pondered over who could have sent it while Elyse stirred

from her sleep.

teased, "So, Sleeping Beauty has

at him. "Did someone visit just now? It felt oddly familiar." Jayden nodded. "Indeed, someone did. They left the fruit

with one hand, her expression tinged with disappointment. "I've been suspended, unable to partake in the national tour. All my hard work feels

remember, I'm here. If you desire that national tour, you can have it." Elyse chuckled. She

ready to give up so

to accept defeat without a fight. Even if I can't make it to the

and expose Mabel's

this book for

the apple into small pieces, and brought a piece close to her

you," he promised.

her

herself to remain posed. She couldn't reveal her feelings; Jayden didn't reciprocate her

as a suitable wife,

you," Elyse said

what I should do.

caring manner, "You need to eat and the nutrition. You haven't had anything

pelled to consume

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