?<strong>Chapter 596:</strong>


    Elyse sat quietly with Jayden for a while before deciding to return to her room.


    Despite her reluctance to leave, Jayden grabbed her hand, his voice tinged with a plea, “Please, stay with me a little longer.”


    Elyse gently removed his hand with a calm smile. “I’m not feeling well. I’d love to head back to my ward and lie down.”


    Jayden frowned, his concern deepening as he tried to stand up. “You’re not feeling well? I’ll get a doctor toe and check on you.”


    Elyse shuddered, shoving him back onto the bed. “Just stay in bed and recuperate properly. You sustained way more injuries than I did. If you don’t listen to me, I won’t talk to you anymore.”


    Jayden red at her, feigning annoyance. “You won’t talk to me anymore? The nerve of you.”


    Elyse snorted yfully. “You could give it a try.”


    Jayden obedientlyy back down, smiling softly. “Okay, your wish is mymand. I’ll remain here. I’m so scared of my wife ignoring me.”


    Elyse couldn’t help but feel a twinge of sadness. Despite his words, she knew Jayden wasn’t truly afraid of anything.


    Between the two of them, she was always the one who made thepromises.


    As Elyse was about to leave, she suddenly remembered her encounter with Mabel on the 17th floor. She paused and turned back to Jayden. “Glenda is in the ER, and Mabel is waiting outside. I heard Morgan saying that Lanny headed home earlier. I guess he must have gone back to meet Glenda.”


    Jayden was a bit astonished but nodded. “Okay, got it!”


    With that, Elyse left the room and headed back to her hospital ward. Shey down to rest, but her phone rang, showing Tracy’s name on the screen. Concerned, Elyse quickly answered.


    “Tracy, is Shaun giving you trouble again?”


    “No, not at all,” Tracy replied. “I’ve recovered quite well and can be discharged now. I want to visit you.”


    Elyse sighed in relief, her tone calm. “Tracy, I’ll be out of the hospital in a couple of days.


    There’s no need to drop by. Besides, isn’t Shaun’s crew always hanging around your vi? Don’t leave the house. I don’t want you to be taken away by his men again.”


    Tracy’s voice quivered with sorrow. “To think something so terrible happened to you, and I wasn’t there to support you. I feel utterly helpless, unable to aid or protect you.”


    “Cheer up, girl. Knowing that you’re safe at home is all I need,” Elyse said, her voice filled with warmth. She murmured softly, “Out of everyone in Watscar, you’re the only one I can’t imagine parting with.”


    “Wait, what? I’m not sure I heard that right,” Tracy responded, holding the phone closer to her ear, trying to pay close attention.


    Elyse brushed it off. “It’s nothing important. Just focus on recuperating at home. I hope you’ll bepletely recovered by the time I’m discharged from the hospital.”


    Tracy nodded. “Alright, then. I’ll wait for you at home.”


    After ending the call, Elyse ced her phone under her pillow and tried to calm herself. The conversation with Tracy had brought her to the brink of tears, making her want to pour out all the unfair treatment she had endured.


    But she held back, knowing that Tracy had her own struggles and didn’t need more burdens.


    Elyse reminded herself that adults should learn to deal with their emotions independently.


    Elyse had a restless night. When she finally woke up the next day, it was alreadyte morning.


    She hadn’t slept well since losing the baby, her nights gued by tossing and turning until exhaustion took over.


    She got up and sat by the window, stroking her shoulders as she basked in the rare winter sunlight. Today’s sun felt like a warm embrace, something she had longed for.


    Just as she settled into her thoughts, Gavin entered the room with a radiant smile. “Elyse, guess who came to visit you.”


    Elyse turned around and saw Cody walking in, holding a bouquet of flowers. He wore a brown coat and a hat, and behind him was Irving, carrying a bag full of gifts.


    Seeing Elyse’s pale, sickly face, Cody felt a pang of sadness. He quickly walked over to her, handed her the flowers, and crouched down beside her. “Congrattions on winning first ce in the Champions Cup! I’ve never been so proud of you.”


    As Elyse held the flowers, tears welled up in her eyes. Her lips trembled as she asked, “Am I truly your pride?”


    “Yes, you’re my pride and joy,” Cody said calmly, gently stroking her head with his hand.


    Gavin and Irving exchanged a look, and Irving stepped forward with the gifts. “Elyse, look. Mr. Tucker got all of these gifts for you.”


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