Chapter 1152:

Elyse blinked. “What? Who paid for it? Was it a man or a woman?” The server grinned. “A woman.”

Turning to Edward, she added, “She mentioned you’re very handsome and said she was happy to cover the bill.”

Elyse’s head spun. The instant she’d heard someone paid, Jayden’s image flashed through her mind. But to her surprise, it wasn’t him—it was a woman. And not just any woman; one who had her eyes on Edward.

Edward’s face paled, his mouth twitching awkwardly.

When Elyse and Edward reached the hospital, they spotted Jayden lounging on a hallway bench, legs crossed, scrolling through his phone, likely dealing with business. At the sound of their footsteps, Jayden looked up. “Back from your date, I see,” he remarked sharply.

Elyse hesitated, studying him carefully. “Where were you today? Were you at the hospital the whole time?”

Jayden arched an eyebrow. “Where else would I be? You were on a date, and I had nothing better to do. If I wasn’t here, where do you think I’d be?”

He sneered. “What, did you expect me to be hiding in my room, crying loudly?”

Elyse frowned, stung by his words. “Why are you being so sarcastic? It was a simple question. Can’t you talk to me calmly?”

Jayden’s irritation flared. “No, I can’t. Why should I? You’re on a date with another man. What, am I supposed to sugarcoat everything for you now?” His voice rose, his jealousy evident.

Frustrated, Elyse stomped her foot. “I don’t want to argue with you. I need to speak to George alone, and neither of you are allowed in.”

With that, she swept into the ward, shutting the door with a decisive thud.

Edward rubbed his nose, a teasing glint in his eyes. “Man, are you seriously that jealous? I had no idea you could be this…petulant.”

Jayden let out a bitter laugh. “The woman I love went out with another guy. You tell me how to stay cool about that.”

Edward clicked his tongue, a mischievous look on his face. “So, tell me, do you have any idea who Elyse actually has feelings for?”

Jayden’s brow furrowed. “Her feelings?”

“Yeah,” Edward continued, grinning wider. “You have any clue who’s in her heart?”

Jayden’s confidence wavered for a split second. “If it’s not me, then what else could it be?”

Edward raised an eyebrow. “Are you really that sure?”

Jayden fell quiet, a flicker of doubt crossing his face.

Truth was, he wasn’t sure at all. He couldn’t understand how someone like him—with a fiery temper, a tumultuous past, and a dreary life—could ever catch her eye. Yet, he always held onto a sliver of hope—a “what if.” What if Elyse was blind enough to fall for him? What if she was a fool, foolishly and hopelessly in love with him?

But that was merely a fantasy, and he wouldn’t dare voice it aloud. If he did, someone might just smack him for his foolishness.