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Jayden remained silent, simply opening the bottle and taking a long swig directly from it. Peyton and Clive
exchanged dismayed glances. Jayden’s demeanor made it clear that something had gone awry between him and
Elyse.
Clive, too, indulged in a bottle of whiskey. With deliberate pace, he dropped two ice cubes into his glass and
poured himself a measure of the whiskey. “What transpired between you and Elyse?” he inquired calmly.
Peyton, relishing Jayden’s evident distress, interjected, “Seems like Elyse has kicked Jayden out. Otherwise, why
else would he be seeking solace with us over a drink?”
“Quite possibly. She refused to cback home,” Jayden said, downing the bottle in one go, his demeanor
surprisingly collected.
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Clive was taken aback by Jayden’s unexpected composure. “Where is she now? Are you simply allowing her to
stay elsewhere?” he asked.
“She’s holed up with Tracy at Shaun Kennedy's place,” Jayden revealed, popping open another bottle and
pouring it into a glass. “She claims | don’t comprehend her. But haven't | provided for her needs and desires?
Haven't | understood her well enough?”
Seeing Jayden’s emotional turmoil, Clive couldn’t help but feel surprised. It was the first the had witnessed
Jayden display such vulnerability. Jayden, who had always been composed, was now openly expressing his
frustration.
Clive asked gently, “Could it be that Elyse’s grievances aren't material but rather emotional?”
Peyton scoffed, “Haha, emotions? How could Jayden grasp that concept? This man has no feelings.” He then
turned to Jayden, probing, “You're wondering why Elyse is upset about something like this. Well, letask you
this: Why did you opt to keep the genuine state of your legs concealed from Elyse?”
Peyton had Jayden pinned. After a moment of silence, Jayden confessed, “It didn’t feel right to burden her with it.
It's too risky for her.”
Shaking his head, Peyton countered, “It’s not about safety concerns; it’s about trust. You don’t trust Elyse. You
doubt that the woman who married you truly loves you. You've never truly placed your trust in her. You've never
considered her your family or friend.”
“Stop talking nonsense,” Jayden retorted with a furrowed brow.
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Peyton’s words cut through the air with conviction. “I speak the truth, not folly. Within your household, save for
Elyse, every servant holds knowledge of your secret. Why does she remain the lone soul you withhold it from?”
Jayden lapsed into contemplative silence.
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As Peyton leaned casually against his wheelchair, he popped a can of cola open, taking a satisfying gulp before
continuing. “Elyse has inquired about you on more than one occasion, yet you've chosen to keep her in the dark.
There seems no explanation other than a lack of trust.”
Jayden deliberated for an extended moment before speaking slowly. “It’s not a matter of mistrust, but rather...”
His thoughts bectangled, a labyrinth he struggled to navigate. He realized he couldn't articulate his feelings
succinctly. Yet his affection for Elyse was undeniable. He held her in high regard, to the extent that he was
prepared to fulfill her every desire.
Observing the anguish on Jayden’s face, Clive had a sudden revelation. “Jayden, do you truly comprehend the
essence of love? Is it simply about satisfying material desires, or is there something deeper?”
Peyton, impressed by Clive’s insight, patted him on the shoulder. “You're quite astute. You've hit the mark.”
A shadow crossed Jayden’s features. “I provide her with everything she desires. How dare you insinuate that |
lack love for her?”
Peyton countered swiftly, “But what of her soul, thoughts, and emotions?”
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