Chapter 1084:

Jayden shook his head dismissively. “Don’t worry. I’ve already talked to Garret. Our opponents are currently in disarray. With Corrie hospitalized and Brook detained, they’re just a disorganized group. They pose no real danger.”

Elyse, curious, inquired, “So, are you suggesting this conflict might end soon?”

Jayden nodded confidently. “Possibly. Unless someone else takes charge, it should conclude before long.”

Elyse sighed in relief. “I hope no one steps in to take control. We might finally get back to a normal life.”

Jayden remained silent. He wasn’t ready for things to settle down yet. He had someone he needed to meet, and it was crucial that it happened here. Otherwise, everything would be meaningless.

Before setting off, they stopped at a supermarket for snacks and water, then hit the road. As night fell, they still had five hours of driving left. Elyse’s back ached from sitting, and she massaged her lower back while yawning. “Let’s find somewhere to rest. I can’t sit any longer. My back is really hurting.”

After a moment, she added, “And you’ve been driving all this time. You must be tired too.”

Jayden looked around. “We’ll need to drive a little further. There’s a residential area ahead. We’ll check there for a hotel.”

Elyse nodded, clearly eager for a break. She was finding it increasingly difficult to remain seated.

After exploring briefly, Jayden found a decent-looking hotel. He parked in the nearby open-air lot and reached for Elyse’s hand, but she withdrew it. Jayden raised an eyebrow, visibly annoyed. He wasn’t going to let it slide.

She had initiated a divorce, but he hadn’t consented. He was adamant about maintaining their connection. Thus, he firmly grasped her hand, making her wince.

He then eased his grip slightly. “Behave yourself.”

“Book a room with twin beds,” Elyse demanded, her expression grim.

Jayden shook his head. “No, we’re sharing one bed.”

Elyse gritted her teeth. “I put up with sharing a bed with you at Garret’s place, but now in a hotel, you still insist?”

Jayden nodded. “You will share a bed with me. Don’t even think about sleeping separately.”

Elyse was speechless, boiling with anger.

Upon their arrival at the hotel, the receptionist shot several curious looks at Elyse. The gaze made her uneasy, though she couldn’t identify the cause. Feeling anxious, Elyse stepped closer to Jayden. . . .