Chapter 1049:

“Drink quickly. If Theo catches us, I’m in trouble too,” Mabel whispered, her voice shaking. Each day, Kaelyn depended on this sugared water to sustain her.

After she drank, Kaelyn took a deep breath and asked, “You come here at the same time each day. What is Theo usually doing now?”

Mabel responded softly, “This is when Elyse is done with her rehearsal. Theo leaves every day at this time to see her.”

This revelation shocked Kaelyn. She responded, “He’s really dedicated. Still fixated on Elyse. He must truly care about her.”

Mabel struggled to hear her. “What was that?”

Kaelyn shook her head. “Nothing important. Has Hyde reached out to you?”

“No, he hasn’t. Clearly, he’s at fault. Why should he hold me responsible? He didn’t even explain anything before he left,” Mabel replied, her eyes brimming with sadness.

With a look of disgust, Kaelyn shut her eyes. This stupid woman had been endlessly talking about Hyde for days. Could Mabel not notice the injuries covering her body? Kaelyn was in no state to hear stories of romance. Her only desire was to survive and find a way out of Theo’s trap.

Kaelyn said impatiently, “If you’re unable to move past him, why not call him and demand an apology?” She believed Mabel shouldn’t add to her distress with these emotional stories while immobilized. Mabel was overwhelmed by these words. She remained silent, tears cascading down her cheeks.

Kaelyn felt anger bubble up inside her at Mabel’s sobs. Mabel really was ineffective, always a burden. Kaelyn stayed quiet until the growl of her stomach reminded her it was time to eat.

Then, with sharp awareness, Kaelyn noticed that Theo had not returned at his usual time.

She inquired, “Shouldn’t Theo have returned by now? Why is there no word from him today?”

Mabel suggested, “Could he be dining with Elyse?”

Just then, the door to the dimly lit room swung open. Mabel, struck by fear, ran to a corner and shivered. Yet, upon recognizing the newcomer, tears flowed down her cheeks.

“Hyde! You’ve returned for me. I always knew I was the woman you loved most,” Mabel said as she dashed towards Hyde and embraced him tightly. . . .