?<strong>Chapter 411:</strong>


    Realizing the underlying meaning of Jayden’s candid remarks, Elyse pinched him under the table as a silent signal to be more cautious.


    Jayden quickly grasped her hand, urging her to stop. Amid this quiet exchange, Elyse noticed Tracy’s distracted demeanor.


    “Tracy, are you still thinking about Shaun? Did hee to see you today?” Elyse asked, concerned.


    Startled by the question, Tracy snapped back to reality. After a pause, she responded, “It’s hard not to think about him. Driscoll told me Shaun showed up again today, though he didn’t cause a scene this time. He just stood at the gate for half an hour before leaving.”


    With a heavy sigh, Tracy continued, “I don’t understand his persistence. When will he finally give this up?”


    Elyse, observing the distress on Tracy’s face, felt a wave of sympathy. After a moment’s thought, she suggested, “Staying home all the time isn’t helping. Why don’t youe with me tomorrow? I’m heading to the studio. It might do you good to get out for a bit.”


    “I appreciate the offer, but you have apetitioning up. I don’t want to be a distraction. I’ll stay home,” Tracy shook her head, her tone firm.


    Despite Elyse’s attempts to convince her otherwise, Tracy remained resolute. Reluctantly, Elyse gave up and turned her attention back to her meal.


    After dinner, Elyse found herself too weary to practice the violin. She washed up, nning to take a shower before bed. At that moment, Jayden entered the room, a hint of desire in his gaze.


    “What do you want?” Elyse asked cautiously, wrapping her arms around herself.


    “Tracy thinks she can offer everything I can, but obviously, that’s impossible,” Jayden responded with a smirk.


    “We just did it yesterday. Why again so soon?” Elyse blushed deeply upon realizing his intentions.


    She then stepped back, signaling her refusal. “Not now, okay? I’m exhausted.”


    “You don’t want to?” Jayden, undeterred, raised his eyebrows in question.


    Discover stories now galnov??s.c?m


    “You were roughst time. I’m still recovering,” Elyse looked at him with exasperation.


    “Honey, I promise to be gentle,” Jayden softened his tone, attempting to coax her. “It won’t be likest time.”


    Despite her repeated refusals, Elyse found herself unable to resist his persistent charm. Eventually, she yielded, and they made love with passionate intensity. Afterwards, she fell asleep instantly.


    Satisfied, Jaydeny beside her, holding her in his arms as he drifted off to sleep.


    In the morning, Elyse woke up in a daze. After breakfast, she hurried to the studio.


    Arriving first, she was soon joined by Fiona and Gavin.


    “Thepetition is tomorrow morning. I’ll let you both leave early tonight so you can get some good sleep,” Gavin said.


    Elyse nodded, then turned to Fiona, who had yawned repeatedly.


    “Fiona, what did you do yesterday? You seem really tired,” Elyse asked curiously.


    “I had to go to the police station,” Fiona responded with yet another yawn.


    “Why? What happened?” Elyse asked, shocked.


    Gavin also looked at Fiona with concern.


    Fiona shared the entire ordeal, which visibly upset Gavin. He regretted keeping Fionate the previous night. How would he have forgiven himself if something had happened to her on her way home?


    “But I was fine; someone saved me!” Fiona reassured them with a smile to ease the tension.


    “That’s a relief,” Gavin said. “Start practicing now. I’ll go buy some snacks for you guys. I forgot yesterday.” ying the violin could be draining, so it was important to have something to eat.


    After Gavin left, Fiona paused her ying. She observed Elyse practicing intently before letting out a loud sigh.


    “Are you okay? You seem down,” Elyse asked, looking worried.


    “I think I’ve fallen for someone,” Fiona shook her head, her voice tinged with disappointment.


    “Really? Who is it?” Elyse asked, surprised.


    “It’s unbelievable. I’ve fallen for a man whose face I haven’t even seen,” Fiona responded with a bitter smile. “I just saw his back and thought he was handsome.”


    “But Fiona, you like him without seeing his face? What if you’re disappointed?” Elyse said with a hint of concern.


    “I don’t know. It’s ridiculous, isn’t it?” Fiona forced a smile. “After leaving the police stationst night, I couldn’t stop thinking about him, and it kept me up all night.”


    .


    .


    .