?<strong>Chapter 511:</strong>
Biting her lip, Elyse asked with concern, “Did Mr. Tucker get angry when he found out I was pregnant?”
“Why would he be angry with you? You’re his favorite. He’s worried about you,” Irving replied quickly, hoping to ease her mind. “He bought you a gift to celebrate your first-ce win. He’s been supportive all along.”
Confused, Elyse pressed, “He isn’t really angry? But won’t I embarrass him if Ipete while pregnant?”
Irving scowled. “There’s no shame in it. You’re bringing a new life into the world. Who would dare mock that?”
Elyse nodded, attempting to quell her anxieties.
Feeling overlooked, Jayden maneuvered his wheelchair over to fetch some drinking water, which he offered to Elyse. “You’ve been talking a lot. Thirsty?”
She epted the ss, her thirst affirmed, and sipped slowly. After a moment, Jayden offered, “I’m here to support you in anypetition you choose.”
Irving raised an eyebrow. “Are you sure you can handle that?”
With confidence, Jayden affirmed, “It’s no trouble for me.”
Irving scrutinized him before conceding, “Alright, I’ll take your word for it this time.”
Jayden nodded again, his gaze lingering on Elyse. She met his eyes briefly before looking away, uninterested in engaging further.
Just then, Gavin entered. He stood in the doorway, wearing a brown overcoat and looking weary. Upon noticing Elyse seated on the bed, he stepped inside, his emotions tangled. “This is so sudden. Why didn’t you tell anyone you were pregnant? Was your emotional breakdown in the studio the other day rted to this?”
Elyse nodded, avoiding Gavin’s gaze. Gavin had been deeply invested in herpetitions, insisting on training her in the early stages to secure a top ranking. Now, with her pregnancy, she couldn’t help but feel she had disappointed him.
Ovee with emotion, Elyse silently wiped away tears. Noticing her distress, Gavin pulled a tissue from his pocket and offered it to her with a mix of helplessness and mild rebuke. “Why are you crying? I haven’t even said anything.”
She shook her head, epted the tissue, and dabbed at her tears quietly.
Jayden caught Gavin’s steady stare and realized it was time to address the tension. “Should we talk?”
Gavin nodded earnestly. “Yes, could you step outside for a moment?”
Elyse felt a pang of confusion. Why did Gavin want to speak with Jayden and not her?
“Gavin?” She spoke up, but Jayden halted her.
“It’s not about you,” Jayden sighed, attempting to reassure her. “Remember what the doctor said? Try not to get worked up.”
With that, he and Gavin left the room, seeking a more private ce to converse.
Elyse turned to Irving, her expression fraught. “What do you think Gavin will say to Jayden? Is he going to hurt him?”
Irving tried to offer somefort, saying softly, “Your husband deserves a good beating, doesn’t he? But don’t worry. Gavin is very controlled. Even if he were to lose his temper, he wouldn’t cause serious harm. He knows when to stop.”
Elyse’s expression turnedplex, finding little reassurance in Irving’s words.
Irving sat back in his chair, reflecting on the previous night’s conversation. He had intended to confront Jayden himself, but Gavin had insisted that as their senior, it was more appropriate for him to handle it. Since Gavin was willing, Irving chose not to dispute it.
Yet, Irving had always known Gavin as a man of excellent temperament, never once seeing him angry. He had heard that those who were usually calm could be the most formidable when enraged. Curious, Irving was tempted to sneak a peek at their confrontation.
Half an hourter, Gavin and Jayden returned, looking as if nothing unusual had transpired. They appeared to havee to some understanding, yet the air between them felt oddly tense.
Gavin seemed aware of Elyse’s unease but chose not to address it. He checked his phone and casually mentioned, “Fiona will be here soon.”
Irving’s brow furrowed. “Coming soon? I should get going then.”
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