?<strong>Chapter 574:</strong>
Clive’s joyful expression solidified on his face. He opened his mouth, searching for words to console Elyse, but found none.
Eventually, he exined dejectedly, “I’m sorry, Enzo’s men have been obstructing us. I was even involved in a car ident this morning. When I tried to reach the hospital to assist you and Jayden, they impeded me once again.”
He paused, then continued, “It’s not just me. All of us, including your household staff, have been obstructed by Enzo’s men. Everyone sensed that something was amiss, yet no one could intervene.”
Elyse heard Clive’s words, her gaze void of emotion. Once more, she inquired, “Is my baby no longer with me?”
Clive, taken aback, murmured, “I’m sorry.”
Elyse ced a hand on her stomach. Though the baby was barely two months along and her belly wasn’t yet rounded, she sensed the presence of her little one.
But now, that sensation was gone.
After resting her hand on her belly for a prolonged moment, she quietly said, “It was a girl—a little girl with two braids who adored ying with blocks. She was so good and understanding.”
Clive, confused, asked, “How do you know it was a girl?”
“I had a dream about her. She came to bid me farewell,” Elyse exined as tears started to fall unbidden.
Her voice trembled. “If I could have delivered her without trouble, my daughter would have been cherished by all.”
Clive hesitated, unsure how tofort Elyse. His eyes welled up with tears, and he continued to apologize repeatedly.
Elyse shut her eyes, biting her lower lip to suppress her sobs and hide her vulnerability.
After a considerable pause, she murmured, “What about Jayden? Where is he?”
“Jayden is still undergoing surgery.” Clive couldn’t bring himself to look at Elyse. He borated, “Enzo wanted not only your child gone but Jayden as well. It’s been four hours, and he’s still in surgery.”
Tears welled up in Elyse’s eyes. “How is he doing?”
“I am not entirely certain, but I overheard that Brook ultimately rescued Jayden. He was frantic to locate a doctor for the surgery; otherwise, Jayden may not have made it,” Clive hurriedly exined.
Elyse suddenlyughed, her expression filled with irony. “Brook rescued Jayden? Wasn’t he hoping for Jayden’s demise?”
Clive managed a forced smile. “I don’t know, but it was indeed Brook who rescued Jayden. Without him, Jayden would have been killed on Enzo’smand.”
Elyse gazed at the ceiling, whispering, “Enzo has wielded power all his life. Even in his old age, he maintains significant influence in the city.”
How could Enzo then tolerate Jayden’s disloyalty? This thought left Elyse feeling powerless.
Seeing Elyse in distress, Clive hastened to reassure her, “It’s okay. Things will improve. There’s talk that Enzo’s actions have started causing unrest among his n.”
Elyse inquired, “What do you mean by that?”
Clive replied, “Some of them got wind of Enzo’s cruelty towards Jayden and you; they deemed it too severe, prompting a disturbance at Enzo’s residence now.”
He paused, then exined, “It appears some have realized the severity of Enzo’s power. They are apprehensive that any interference with the n’s interests could make them Enzo’s next target. Hence, they are creating a stir.”
Elyse, upon hearing this, gently remarked, “When the de isn’t aimed at them, they don’t feel the sting. Seeing Jayden as a warning has frightened them. That’s just human nature.”
Brook was seated by the operating room door, clutching a phone.
Debora received the news and hurried to the hospital. She approached Brook and pped him across the face.
Brook silently absorbed the p, remaining mute.
Amidst tears, Debora yelled, “Do you really desire to lead the Owen n so desperately? How can you actually obey suchmands from Grandpa? Are you out of your mind? That’s Jayden, your cousin! And there was a life inside Elyse!”
Debora, staring at Brook, was overwhelmed with rage. She eximed, “It was a life! How could you possibly bring yourself to do such a thing? Even if you rise to the head of the n by such drastic means, who would ever respect you?”
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