Chapter 1067:
He sighed, noting the pain in Elyse’s eyes. “I understand if my methods seem incomprehensible to you.
As long as they kept you safe, the reason didn’t matter. | offered a bounty of eight million dollars for your safe
capture, ensuring no one would dare harm you. This hefty sum was a deterrent against recklessness, giving the
illusion of danger while actually providing you the utmost security. This was my way of protecting you when |
couldn't be there.”
Elyse, struggling to articulate her feelings, remained silent for a moment before speaking. “I'm feeling worn out.
| need a shower, something to eat, and then I'm going to bed.”
“Alright. Ill show you to my room,” Jayden agreed.
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Frowning, Elyse questioned, “Isn't there a room just for me?”
Jayden explained, “We're not at my place; this is one of Garret’s properties. Many areas here are restricted.
Given the ongoing crisis, it's safer to stick together.”
Speechless, Elyse found her thoughts in even greater turmoil.
“It's really annoying to share a room with you,” she complained.
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Jayden exhaled deeply. “Things are just this way for now. If we were at my place, I'd set things up differently. Just
bear with it. Once everything settles, I'll make it right.”
“You always tellto just deal with it and wait it out. I'm sick of it,” Elyse retorted sharply, her frustration
evident. “Where's the shower? | need that shower!”
“I'll show you the way,” Jayden responded, leading her upstairs.
Once they reached the room, Jayden opened the bathroom door. “Go ahead and shower. I'll find sfresh
clothes for you.”
As Elyse closed the door behind her, she missed the fleeting, sly look that crossed Jayden’s face.
Under the warm spray of the shower, Elyse felt her emotions swirling. The events of the past weighed heavily on
her, and although she wanted to cry, no tears came. She simply stood there, numbed by the stream.
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After showering and changing into fresh clothes, Elyse found a bowl! of clam chowder waiting for her on the table.
“This clam chowder...” Elyse began, taken aback.
“I made it myself in the kitchen,” Jayden revealed.
Surprised, Elyse realized she had never known Jayden to cook. This was a first in all the tshe had known him.
She took a spoonful, and the taste pleasantly surprised her, enhancing her appetite.
“It's delicious, isn’t it? If you enjoy it, | could cook for you daily,” Jayden proposed.
Elyse frowned upon hearing phrases like “daily.” She was all too familiar with such promises—beautiful yet
empty. She had becimmune to his often unfulfilled promises.
Jayden observed quietly as she ate. Once finished, he suggested, “Now you should rest. Garret will be back
tonight, and you'll have a chance to meet him then.”