?<strong>Chapter 826:</strong>


    Theo nodded. His voice was raspy as he continued, “You were the only one who thought Kaelyn cared about me.”


    Elyse fell silent, not sure how to reply.


    Theo remembered aloud, “She was my first love, but we ended things after she was unfaithful.”


    Elyse stayed quiet, having already known bits of their troubled history.


    “After we split, she left the country. Nobody knew what she was doing. But on her return, she had changed. She began trying to please me and win me back,” Theo said softly.


    “I’m not interested in what happened between you and Kaelyn,” Elyse cut in.


    Theo paused, his voice shaky as he said, “Iter realized who truly loved me.”


    Elyse looked into his eyes, her own filled with hesitation. She didn’t want to hear this.


    Rubbing her temples, she stood up. “Have your bodyguard keep an eye on you. I need some sleep.”


    As Theo watched her start to leave, a mix of yearning and regret filled his heart. He reached out and grabbed the hem of her dress, his eyes red. “Will youe see me tomorrow?”


    Elyse was tempted to say no. Their rtionship seemed too damaged to mend. Yet seeing him so vulnerable softened her heart. She couldn’t bring herself to be harsh. “I’lle if I can,” she said with a sigh.


    Theo’s expression lightened slightly. “Then go and get some rest,” he murmured gently.


    Elyse nodded and left the ward slowly.


    Theoy emotionless, tears rolling down his cheeks, each one slowly soaking into the pillow.


    Elyse returned to the hotel, jumping slightly when Edward appeared out of nowhere.


    “You scared me,” she gasped, clutching her chest to calm her racing heart.


    Edward looked haggard, his eyes rimmed with dark circles and his expression sour. “Where have you been? I waited all night,” heined, his voice tinged with usation. “You weren’t with that guy from yesterday, were you?”


    Elyse sighed, her fatigue evident. “Can you stop? I was at the hospital all night. I’m exhausted.”


    “Hospital? Are you okay? What happened?” Concern flickered over Edward’s face as he reached for her hand, his earlier annoyance forgotten.


    Pulling her hand away, Elyse exined, “It’s not me. It was Theo—he got stabbed. I had to take him to the hospital.”


    Edward’s tension eased somewhat. “Oh, so it was him. You had me worried. I’m just d you’re safe.” He then put on a smirk.


    Elyse, feeling her energy drain away with every word, advised, “You look tired. You should get some rest too.”


    Edward absentmindedly rubbed his eyes. “These dark circles? They’re nothing. Seeing you is what matters.”


    Her patience thinning, Elyse didn’t bother to respond. She headed for the elevator, desperate for some rest. Edward trailed behind, his grin undiminished by her silence.


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