NovelXXXChapter 585:
After spending stwith Jayden, Peyton convinced Elyse to return to her own ward, reminding her that she
was also weak now.
Before leaving, Elyse repeatedly looked back at Jayden. Seeing him so vulnerable for the first time, she couldn't
help but feel sympathy.
Noticing her reluctance to leave, Peyton stepped in to reassure her. “Don’t worry. Jayden will recover. He just
needs to rest.”
Elyse took a long, thoughtful look at Jayden and said softly, “Please take good care of him for me.”
“Don’t worry,” Peyton responded confidently, patting his chest as a promise to Elyse.
Elyse smiled at Peyton, then turned and left the ward.
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Gavin and Irving, who had remained in the hospital, helped Elyse back to her ward.
Both could tell Elyse was distressed. They exchanged a glance and tried to comfort her. “Don’t worry. Those who
hurt you will face consequences.”
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Elyse nodded silently.
She understood more than Gavin and Irving that the real perpetrator was Enzo.
Enzo, who ruled like a tyrant, would undoubtedly try again after his initial failure.
This realization made Elyse feel even more anxious. Previously, Jayden had kept her out of the Owen clan's
affair, and she had only thought of Enzo as bossy and authoritarian. Now, she found him truly terrifying.
Initially, Irving and Gavin planned to leave, but noticing that Elyse had been staring at the ceiling, wide-eyed for
two hours, they decided to stay.
They feared that if they left, Elyse might harm herself.
“Elyse, if you're feeling sad, it's okay to cry. Don’t harm yourself like this.” Irving couldn't bear seeing her in such
a state. He walked over to the bed and looked at her with concern.
Regaining sof her poise, Elyse met Irving's gaze and offered a forced smile. “Irving, it's very late. You and
Gavin should head home. I'm just having trouble sleeping. I'll eventually drift off.”
Irving shook his head, saying, “You seem like you're more than just sleepless. You look like you might do
something reckless.”
Elyse reassured him by shaking her head. “I won't do anything reckless. | have an international competition to
attend, remember?”
Irving glanced over at Gavin for his take. Gavin thought that Elyse wouldn't do anything to hurt herself. He
touched her head and comforted her, “Our phones are on 24 hours a day. If there’s anything urgent, just call us.
We will cimmediately.”
Elyse nodded, then waved her hand dismissively. “I won't see you out. You guys should get going.”
Irving and Gavin then got up and left.
After they had gone, Elyse watched the ward door close and whispered into the emptiness, “I lied. | actually feel
like | don’t want to live anymore.”
Despite her despair, she knew she had to keep living.
The next morning, Elyse awoke feeling dizzy and generally weak. Driscoll immediately called for a doctor when
he saw her discomfort.
Elyse lay quietly on the bed while the doctor and nurses examined her. They determined that her discomfort was
simply due to her weakness.
Seeing the lifeless expression on Elyse’s face, Driscoll felt a deep sorrow. “I'm sorry. | should have protected you
better.”
Lifting her head and waving her hand, Elyse replied, “Don’t be too hard on yourself. No one can stand against
Enzo, right?”
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Driscoll’s heart sank even further.
Elyse was too clever to see through everything; maybe this was why her spirits were notably low.
Driscoll wished Elyse would vent her frustrations and blthem, hoping it might lighten her mood.
“Elyse!” Pearce burst into the ward, his breath catching. His eyes widened in shock upon seeing Elyse lying on
the bed.
He had been informed by his assistant yesterday that Elyse was in the hospital, but he was tied up with business
in Cambape and couldn’t cto her immediately. Only after wrapping up his work and inquiring further did he
learn that Elyse had lost her baby.
Upon seeing Pearce, the forced calmness on Elyse’s face crumbled. Struggling to keep her composure, she
turned to Driscoll and said, “I'd like something to eat. Could you getsfood, Driscoll?”
Understanding that Elyse and Pearce needed privacy, Driscoll nodded and replied, “I'll get it for you right away.”
With that, Driscoll exited the ward.
Once alone, Elyse could no longer hold back her emotions and burst out, crying, “Pearce! Where have you been?
My baby is gone. I'm heartbroken.”
Pearce’s eyes were red from emotion and lack of sleep. He had remained awake all night to manage work so he
could be there for Elyse the following morning. He quickly approached the sickbed and embraced Elyse, his voice
breaking as he said, “Don’t worry. I'm here now. I'll make sure justice is served.”
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