?<strong>Chapter 456:</strong>


    Gavin stood still, puzzled by Elyse’s reaction andpletely stunned. Nearby, Forrest understood why she was so emotional but didn’t know what to do, sharing a confused nce with Gavin.


    Fiona, noticing themotion, walked over and asked with concern, “What’s going on? Why is Elyse crying?”


    Elyse knew she was being overly emotional and tried topose herself, but tears continued to fall.


    Fiona grew more puzzled. “Did they say something to upset you?”


    Shaking her head, Elyse replied, “No, I just really want to eat fresh cherries.”


    Since cherries were out of season, Gavin suggested, “Maybe your husband can find some for you, right?”


    Surprisingly, this calmed Elyse down a bit. “What if he can’t find any either?”


    Gavin pulled out his phone and dialed Jayden’s number. After a brief conversation, he said, “Hello, your wife is crying because she wants cherries. Can you manage to find some?”


    There was a pause before Jayden responded, “Hand the phone to Elyse.”


    Gavin passed the phone to her. “He wants to talk to you.”


    Sniffing, Elyse took the phone, “Hello?”


    Jayden reassured her, “I’ll find someone to get you cherries and send them over. They’re just cherries. Why cry over them?”


    Elyse nodded, wiping her tears. “Okay, I’ll wait for them,” she said quietly.


    “All right. Bye,” Jayden then hung up.


    Gavin retrieved his phone, teasing her gently, “No more tears now? Your husband is getting you those cherries, right?”


    Elyse, embarrassed by her earlier outburst, scratched her head. She knew her behavior might have seemed childish, but she couldn’t help it. Her craving for cherries was intense. If she couldn’t satisfy it, she felt deeply upset.


    Suddenly, a thought struck her. Was this intense craving a sign of pregnancy? And if it was, how would she manage topete in her uingpetition? She was uneasy, but she had to pick up her violin and continue ying.


    Meanwhile, Jayden hung up the phone and stared at it. He had noticed that Elyse had been acting unusually recently. Just yesterday, she had repeatedly brought up the topic of kids. Could she really be considering adopting the boy named Forrest?


    Jayden arrived at a café near the hospital. Shortly after, Peyton walked in, holding his coat, and noticed Jayden’s grave expression. Pulling out a chair, he asked casually, “What’s on your mind? You look troubled.”


    Jayden hesitated before posing his question, “Why does Elyse keep bringing up kids?”


    Peyton, taken aback, responded, “Kids? Are you sure?”


    Jayden nodded. “Does she want to have a baby with me?”


    As Peyton browsed the menu, nning to order his coffee, he remarked, “Don’t you want a child with her? You two are so in love. Honestly, I’m quite envious!”


    Jayden tapped his fingers on the table, not immediately responding to Peyton’sment. The increasing speed of his tapping revealed his inner turmoil. After a moment, he admitted, “It would be wonderful to have a child with her, but the timing isn’t right.”


    Peyton, setting down the menu, inquired, “Why isn’t it the right time? Is it because your family found out about thepany you started?”


    Jayden replied, “It’s not just that. I haven’t yet uncovered who is lurking in the shadows.”


    Peyton, after calling over the waiter and ordering his coffee, suggested, “Didn’t you suspect it might be your grandpa?”


    Jayden, frowning, said, “But I haven’t found any direct evidence yet.”


    Peyton sighed. “Honestly, I don’t agree with your suspicions. How can you believe your family would harm you?”


    Jayden shook his head. “In an ordinary family, a grandfather wouldn’t harm his grandchildren. But in my family, where interests prevail, even a child can be sacrificed.”


    His voice grew heavier as he continued, “I hope it’s someone else behind this. If it turns out to be my grandpa, I might hesitate to let Elyse have our child.”


    Stunned by Jayden’s intensity, Peyton eximed after a pause, “That’s too extreme! Even if your family members are ruthless, it shouldn’t stop you from starting a family. You might be worrying too much. To give up on having a child without being sure of the facts seems like a hasty decision.”


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