?<strong>Chapter 403:</strong>
Tracy and Elyse spent a long time chatting, delving into topics such as their love lives, work, and the future. Eventually, Elyse drifted off, her head resting against a cushion. Jayden leaned over and held her on hisp. Tracy yawned and asked, “Are you going to sleep?” Jayden turned to her and asked, “If Shaun really wants to marry you and spend his life with you, would you forgive him and reconcile?” The question caught Tracy off guard. “Why do you ask that? Do you know something?” Jayden shook his head. “You and Shaun aren’t right for each other. The gap between you two is too big. Honestly, I was shocked when I heard you were marrying him.” “But why?” Tracy asked.
м?г? υρ??т?? ?т g?l????l?.???
“A promising heir will usually choose a partner who can strengthen his family and position. He chose you instead and even gained his family’s approval, which surprised me,” Jayden said candidly. After a moment, Tracy asked, “So you think he’s made a lot of sacrifices and efforts to marry me?” Jayden didn’t respond directly. He said calmly, “I was supposed to marry once, but after I became disabled, the engagement was canceled. My family didn’tpletely cut me off, but I was set up to marry someone I didn’t love.” He nced at Elyse and continued, “I was lucky to marry her. In our social circles, we rarely have the freedom to choose who we love. We have to consider the advantages and disadvantages while keeping family standing in mind.”
Surprised, Tracy asked, “You were powerful. Why couldn’t you choose freely?” Jayden raised an eyebrow. “If the gap in status is too big, one partner will always have to support the other. Do you think the wealthy would ept that kind of arrangement?” Tracy paused, lost in thought. Jayden smoothed Elyse’s hair and continued, “Even so, you weren’t wrong to leave Shaun. He was not a caring boyfriend.” With aplicated expression, Tracy said, “I thought you’d try to convince me to get back together with Shaun.” Jayden replied, “I won’t interfere in your rtionship.”
Staring at Elyse’s sleeping face, Tracy murmured, “I don’t know how to handle my rtionship, but if I get back with him, Elyse will be upset, right?” Jayden replied, “Even so, she can’t dictate your choices.” With that, he left with Elyse in his arms. Tracy returned to the guest room feeling uneasy. What did she mean to Shaun? He had let her go first, so why was heing back now? Tracy thought about it all night, only falling asleep as dawn broke.
Early the next morning, Elyse woke up and immediately looked for Tracy. She went to the guest room door and felt relieved to see her sleeping soundly. She’d dreamt that Tracy had drowned, and it had terrified her. After confirming Tracy was fine, Elyse went downstairs for breakfast before heading to the studio to practice her violin. The next round ofpetition would be held in a few days, and she knew she couldn’t take it lightly.
Gavin and Irving guided Elyse through her practice in the studio. Time flew by, and by the end of the day, she felt she’d learned a lot and returned home feeling aplished. That evening, she grew frustrated when she learned Jayden wouldn’t be home for dinner due to work. Tracy curled up on the couch with her new phone and reassured her, “Come on, your husband is out making money. You should understand.” Despite Tracy’s words, Elyse remained upset. “He’s always busytely. If I didn’t know he was working, I’d be overthinking again.” Tracy put down her phone andforted her. “Don’t dwell on it. That’s how men are. Once they’re married, they throw themselves into their work.”
Suddenly, Driscoll approached, interrupting them. “Something’s wrong,dies. Shaun Kennedy is here and wants to see Tracy. He asked me to open the door.” Tracy’s face went pale. She gripped Elyse’s hand, frightened. “Why is he here? We broke up.” Elyse felt a pang of panic herself. Why did Shaun have to show up now with Jayden gone? After a brief moment, she told Driscoll, “Tell him Tracy doesn’t want to see him. Ask him to leave immediately, or I’ll have someone remove him.”
.
.
.