Chapter 1461:

Elissa was already up. Morning light spilled through the open curtains, casting a warm glow across the room.

She had just stepped out of the bathroom, her hair still damp from her morning routine.

“Elissa,” Hadley called gently, approaching and taking her hand with quiet concern. She studied her face closely. “Good—your eyes aren’t puffy. Finally managed to get some sleep?”

Elissa offered a small smile and nodded. “I did, yes. I feel a lot better now.”

But Hadley wasn’t convinced. She could see the wear behind Elissa’s smile.

“Maybe take the day off?” Hadley suggested, brows knitting. “Just call in sick. Rest.”

Elissa shook her head with another soft smile. “No. I’ll be fine. Life doesn’t stop.”

Hadley didn’t press. She understood too well—that stubborn determination to keep

alike in

early,” Hadley said,

Ernest asked me to

of his name, Elissa’s face immediately clouded. “What could

here to pass along his message. Whether you believe him or not, whether you choose to accept any of it—that’s entirely up to you. But tell me


hesitate. “Yes.” She nodded

there was one thing she was sure of, it was that Hadley would never

Hadley

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and gently, making sure Elissa could take it in at her own pace. When she finished, Elissa remained still—silent and

said… match

tight, trying to hold herself

whispered. “That day… I entered the

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