?<strong>Chapter 970:</strong>


    There was a brief pause on Jayden’s side before he spoke in a concerned tone, “Are you doing okay at Edward’s?”


    Elyse took a moment topose herself, managing to speak more steadily. “Yes, I’m alright. Don’t worry about me.”


    “Are you crying, little liar?” Jayden asked, his voice tinged with resignation.


    Just then, a tear rolled down Elyse’s cheek,nding on her bedding before vanishing. She quickly wiped away the evidence. “No, I’m not crying. I told you not to worry, and yet here you are, concerned over nothing.”


    She nced around her room and added, “I’m at the Moon Pce. You know what? Edward is the governor’s son. With him here, I almost feel untouchable.”


    Jayden replied, “I know. That’s why I left you in Edward’s care.”


    Though Jayden was not fond of Edward, he acknowledged the man’s influence. With Edward nearby, Elyse would be safe.


    He paused for a moment, then added, “I’lle to pick you up once I finish my business here.”


    Elyse scoffed at his promise. “You never share what you’re doing. You’re such a liar!”


    Jayden fell silent again. “I’m sorry, but I have my reasons for keeping things from you.”


    “Don’t bothering back for me, then. I don’t see what goodes from all this secrecy.”


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    Elyse inhaled deeply, frustration bubbling inside her. “If you insist on pushing me away, I don’t care anymore. Nobody waits forever for someone.”


    Jayden didn’t reply, but Elyse could hear the sound of wind and a lighter flicking on the other end. She guessed he was probably smoking a cigarette. Closing her eyes, she quietly visualized the scene.


    After a lengthy silence, Jayden finally said in a subdued tone, “It doesn’t matter. If you want to be with another man, go ahead. But if Ie back and find him, I’ll kill him.”


    Elyse was shocked. “Have you lost your mind?”


    “I’m not joking,” Jayden stated, inhaling deeply from his cigarette and exhaling slowly. “In this life, you are only meant to be with me. Don’t even consider other men.”


    Elyse felt her anger rise. “So, I’m supposed to be with you, kept in the dark and yed for a fool, huh?” Her emotions swelled, and her voice trembled with unshed tears. “You’ve always been this way! Why can’t you change? You promised to share your secrets with me, but now it’s always ‘next time.’ When will you stop making excuses?”


    After speaking, Elyse felt overwhelmed. She bit her hand to stifle a cry. What was the use of crying? Jayden had messed up initially, and they were already divorced. Did it really matter whether she knew his secrets or not? She kept trying to convince herself.


    On the other end, Jayden heard Elyse’s muffled cries, his expression reflecting loneliness and regret.


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