?<strong>Chapter 957:</strong>


    In fact, Elyse found herself hoping that Fiona and Quinn were indeed an item. It made Fiona appear more like a stable person, which was a wee change.


    Elyse started her rehearsal, fully immersed in the music. During a break, she visited the restroom, and while washing her hands, she noticed Fiona enter.


    ying with a lock of her hair, Fiona shed a flirty smile and asked, “How do you think Jayden will react when he learns I’m in a rtionship with someone else?”


    Elyse considered the question odd but responded truthfully, “If he’s in a good mood, he’ll probably wish you happiness.”


    Fiona’s face registered a hint of disappointment, but she quicklyposed herself and probed further, “Don’t you wonder why I’m with Quinn?”


    Elyse dried her hands, replying with disinterest, “It doesn’t concern me, as long as it doesn’t disrupt our practice.”


    Fiona’s smile faded, reced by irritation. “Elyse, I really despise your condescending attitude. I can’t fathom what Jayden finds appealing about you.”


    Elyse met Fiona’s re coolly, responding sharply, “If you’re involved with someone, you shouldn’t keep mentioning other men. It casts doubt on your intentions.”


    With that, Elyse turned away and exited the restroom, eager to avoid another moment with Fiona. Just a few paces away, her phone chimed.


    She nced at her screen and saw a message from Jayden. Recently, he had been leaving early and returningte, often out of sight. Elyse had grown ustomed to his absence, but this message caught her off guard. It read: “From today onwards, Edward will protect you.”


    Elyse was taken aback. What did Jayden mean by that? Why would he suddenly assign Edward to keep an eye on her?


    Hurrying back to the rehearsal space, she found Edward seated in a corner, absorbed in his phone. She approached him quickly and asked, “Edward, did you receive a message from Jayden as well?”


    Edward looked up and disyed his conversation with Jayden. “I understand. From this point forward, I’ll be the one guarding you. Whether Jayden manages to stay safe is another matter.”


    A surge of worry flooded Elyse as she questioned urgently, “What’s going on with Jayden? Who is after him? Does he have many adversaries?”


    Edward rose to his feet, trying to soothe her. In a steady voice, he stated, “Don’t worry. I’m merely suggesting it’s a possibility. He’s likely to pull through.”


    After a brief pause, he added cautiously, “Moreover, if he doesn’t make it, wouldn’t that be beneficial for you? He wouldn’t be around to trouble you anymore, causing you all that distress.”


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