?<strong>Chapter 961:</strong>


    Undeterred, Edward persisted, “By the way, if there’s anything you need, just ask. I’m here to cater to your every wish.”


    “There is one thing,” Elyse mentioned, looking at Edward warily. “Does the Moon Pce have a space where I can practice the violin? If not, I’ll practice in my room.”


    Edward couldn’t hold back his frustration. “Why do you always think about the violin? Can’t we talk about something else?”


    Elyse regarded him coolly, realizing his intent. “If I don’t bring up other topics, will you not let me stay?”


    “Why would you think that?” Edward raised his voice. “Do you really see me as that petty? Your safety is my priority.”


    Elyse nodded. “Then I have no more questions.” Edward fell silent, sulking in his seat as he sipped his drink.


    Meanwhile, Elyse gazed out of the car window. The Moon Pce served as the government office, not easily essible to the public. Since Edward had taken her there, she nned to explore thoroughly.


    As the car approached a garden, Elyse asked curiously, “Are we there?”


    “Yes, after this garden, we’ll reach the building where you’ll be staying,” Edward exined, but he couldn’t helpining. “This ce isn’t as wonderful as it seems. There are many guards, and it’s hardly a ce for freedom. If you’d like, I could take you to a manor in the countryside instead.”


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    Elyse observed the building before them. It was a six-story structure, and as Edward had noted, it was patrolled by guards, making it feel more like a prison than a home.


    With a calm voice, she said, “Freedom might be limited, but it’s safe. And isn’t safety what I need most right now?”


    Edward found himself at a loss for words. He had always disliked the ce, but to Elyse, it seemed to provide somefort.


    After they stopped, Edward went to her side of the car to open the door.


    As Elyse stepped out, she frowned. “Wait, my clothes and personal items are still at Jayden’s.”


    “Don’t worry, Jayden has already packed them and sent them here,” Edward said, stroking his chin thoughtfully. “It seems this situation is moreplicated than I realized. There’s a chance he might not make it through this.”


    Elyse paused, her expression freezing as she looked at Edward, a lost child in her eyes.


    Noticing the change in her demeanor, Edward sighed with a touch of regret. “Those are just my guesses. Don’t take them too seriously.”


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