Chapter 1504:
Pearce groaned, throwing his hands up in exasperation. “Get a grip! Love's like lightning—rare and
unpredictable. Don’t waste your life chasing something so fleeting.”
Elyse sat in the car, scrolling through her playlist until she found a tune that fit the mood, humming softly as she
started fiddling with her phone.
Behind the wheel, Jayden glanced over, catching her cheerful vibe. With a teasing smirk, he asked, “Do you
really lovethat much?”
Elyse looked up, eyebrows raised. “Huh?”
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“You said you lovedso much that you lost yourself. Was it real?” Jayden clarified, his voice tinged with pride.
Without missing a beat, she nodded. “Of course. | meant every word. Why do you ask?”
A smug grin spread across his face. “Ha! | knew it. You're crazy about me.”
Elyse’s laughter bubbled up at his expression. “Feeling a little full of yourself, huh? My love's making you puff up
like a rooster.”
“Absolutely!” Jayden shot back, his tone dripping with bravado. “Every guy dreams of that kind of devotion. It's
like wearing a medal of honor. You get it, right?”
Elyse shook her head, grinning. “Not even a little.”
Jayden replied, tossing his head with pride, “Explaining it to you would be like trying to teach a fish to climb. Not
worth the effort.”
Elyse tilted her head, curiosity sparkling in her eyes. “Alright, Mr. Proud. If my love's a medal of honor, what's
your love for me, then?”
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Jayden quirked an eyebrow. “What do you think it should be?”
“It's my source of confidence,” Elyse said, her smile soft and warm, her gaze twinkling like the night sky.
Jayden’s lips twitched, trying and failing to hide the smile spreading across his face.
“You're being sweeter than usual,” he said, his tone playful but laced with his usual swagger. “Once we're home,
I'll spoil you properly.”
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Her expression shifted, her amusement giving way to exasperation. “Oh, no, not again. I've got violin practice
tonight, and you are not interrupting me.”
Jayden leaned into her words with a sly grin. “Fine, fine. After you're done practicing, then.”
Elyse swatted him lightly on the arm. “Can’t you tone it down for once? Honestly, you're like a dog with a bone.”
“Hard to resist, babe,” Jayden said, his voice low and teasing. “You wouldn't wantto suffer, would you?”
Elyse huffed, her cheeks tinged pink. “You wearout every time! You're not exactly gentle, you know. I'm over
ie.”
Jayden’s brow furrowed, and he leaned closer, his tone suddenly serious. “Why pretend? You always look like
you're enjoying yourself. If it didn’t make you happy, why would | even bother?”
Elyse glared at him, utterly flustered, before snapping her mouth shut. No matter how much Jayden teased her
after that, she refused to say another word.