?<strong>Chapter 309:</strong>


    Even though Elyse had doubts, she followed Jayden’s advice and left the house after thirty minutes. Upon reaching the hospital parking lot, she unexpectedly ran into Jayden just as he stepped out of his vehicle. Surprised, Elyse blurted out, “Why are you so punctual?”


    Jayden, exiting his car in a wheelchair, replied, “I got here three minutes before you did.”


    Feeling slightly embarrassed, Elyse limped towards him. Unable to stand seeing her struggle, Jayden called out, “Tobin!”


    Tobin emerged from the vehicle holding a foldable wheelchair. He set it up and offered it to Elyse, saying respectfully, “Please, Mrs. Owen, take a seat.”


    Elyse responded, “It’s just scraped knees. It’s not like I broke my legs.”


    Jayden scoffed, “What’s the difference? You can’t walk properly. If you don’t want the wheelchair, I can get you crutches instead.”


    After ring at Jayden, Elyse awkwardly climbed into the wheelchair. When she pressed the control button, the wheelchair shot forward towards Jayden. Quickly, Tobin, standing behind Elyse, pulled the wheelchair back to stop it from hitting Jayden. The abrupt movement made Elyse jolt back. She was startled but unharmed.


    With her hand on her chest, she eximed, “Is this wheelchair really this tricky to handle?”


    Jayden gave her a look of disdain and immediately told Tobin, “Keep her away from the controls. You push the wheelchair.”


    Tobin agreed, saying, “Yes, sir.”


    Feeling embarrassed, Elyse tried to regain herposure. She smoothed her hair and acted as if nothing had happened, urging Tobin to hurry. They then proceeded to the elevator and headed for the operating room.


    Glenda and Lanny waited nervously by the operating room door, hoping for news on the surgery’s oue. When Elyse and Jayden approached, they stood up with a mix of fear and worry.


    Still puzzled about why Mabel had jumped off the building, Elyse asked, “Why did Mabel jump off the building?”


    Glenda’s eyes welled with tears at the question. Although she felt like scolding Elyse, seeing Jayden made her restrain herself. Lanny stepped in, exining, “Mabel felt so guilty about what she did that she couldn’t face you anymore and acted impulsively.”


    Elyse pulled out her phone and showed them a message, asking, “Is her apology just her way of ming me for ruining her career?” Elyse had noticed a message from Mabel after her call with Jayden. It was sent eight minutes before Jayden’s call.


    With a stern look, Elyse said sarcastically, “Is this how Mabel acknowledges her mistake?”


    Lanny was at a loss for words, frozen in ce. He had been unaware of Mabel’s message to Elyse before her drastic action. Elyse’s dismissive wave stopped him from arguing further. For Lanny and Glenda, Mabel was their primary concern, not Elyse, who sat before them in a wheelchair.


    Elyse had long recognized Lanny and Glenda’s bias. Their love for Mabel overshadowed any of her missteps. With impatience, Elyse stated, “No need to exin. I think I understand why she did it. She ruined her own career and couldn’t deal with the fallout.”


    With a hint of sarcasm, Elyse said, “She rose to fame using my works. Now that her stardom’s fading, it’s like poetic justice, don’t you think?”


    Tears filled Glenda’s eyes, rolling down her cheeks. “Elyse, it’s my fault. I yed favorites with Mabel. I won’t do it again, I promise. Please don’t ban her from the showbiz. She truly dreams of being a star.”


    Lanny’s expression changed, and he swiftly covered Glenda’s mouth. “Oh, are you unhappy with my orders and suggesting I take them back?” Jayden leaned his chin on his hand, looking at Glenda yfully.


    Lanny tried to defuse the situation and reassure, “No, that’s not what she meant. She respects your decision.” Lanny vowed sincerely and said, “I promise Mabel will give up on the entertainment industry. She needs to let go of that dream to give Fluen peace.”


    Jayden looked at Lanny, his expression unreadable. Mabel had stolen Elyse’s original works, which catapulted her into sess. Without those songs, she would never have had her big break. Jayden’s actions were all about getting back what belonged to Elyse.


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