?<strong>Chapter 1050:</strong>


    Hyde, concealing his difort, did not immediately pull away. He gently patted her on the shoulder and said, “Stay calm. Right now, our priority must be to rescue Kaelyn.”


    Mabel looked intently at Hyde’s face and questioned, “You came solely to rescue her? Didn’t you think ofing to find me?”


    Hyde’s brow furrowed as he struggled toprehend Mabel’s perspective. Noticing his confusion, Kaelyn said, “I understand I’m badly hurt, but you’ve also wounded Mabel’s feelings. You’ve neglected her as her boyfriend, and it’s only expected she’d be upset. You owe her an apology.”


    After a brief pause, Hyde replied, “I’m sorry. It’s my fault. You expected an exnation from me that I failed to give.”


    Mabel stayed quiet. Hyde mistook her silence for eptance and felt a sense of relief. Without further words, he sliced through the ropes restraining Kaelyn, lifted her carefully, and began to carry her out.


    Unseen by either of them, Mabel’s gaze lingered on their backs, unnerving and intent. She trailed behind them to the doorway. “What about Theo’s two bodyguards? Where are they?” Both turned to look at Mabel.


    Mabel said, “I saw Theo leave with the bodyguards. He always does.”


    Relieved, Kaelynughed harshly. “It looks like Elyse is still a target in the ck market. Theo really fears losing her.”


    Kaelyn was unaware of the envy in her voice as she spoke.


    “Let’s get to the car quickly. We can’t stay here!” Hyde urged as he helped Kaelyn into the vehicle and then motioned for Mabel to follow. Mabel got into the car as well.


    Once they reached their base, Hyde immediately found a doctor to attend to Kaelyn. Mabel observed from a distance, reflecting on how Hyde, though peculiar andplex, would go to great lengths for a woman. Yet, she realized the woman he cared for was not her.


    Once Hyde found a doctor to tend to Kaelyn’s wounds, he rxed as she drifted into a peaceful sleep. When he nced at Mabel, he realized she had been watching him the whole time.


    He felt his chest tighten. Forcing a smile, he pulled Mabel close into a gentle hug. “Now that Kaelyn is okay, I can finally take care of my girl,” he said.


    Mabel’s smile barely touched her eyes. “You still remember me, huh? It seems like you’ve forgotten my existence and that you’re more concerned about her.”


    Hyde shook his head slowly. “How could you say that? I only love you.”


    When Mabel’s expression didn’t soften, he continued, his voice low, “I was scared. Seeing her injuries, I thought she might not make it if I didn’t stay focused.” He gave a weak chuckle, trying to ease the tension. “Kaelyn is your friend. I couldn’t just stand by and do nothing.”


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