Chapter 1153:

Noticing Jayden’s silence, Edward shook his head in mock disapproval. “I knew it; you’re just faking that confidence.”

With that, Edward plopped down next to Jayden and casually asked, “By the way, was it you who paid for our dinner tonight?”

Jayden shot back, “Do I look like the generous type?”

“Maybe,” Edward teased, a smirk creeping onto his face, “perhaps you were just playing the good guy for Elyse’s sake?”

“Definitely wasn’t me. I don’t have time for something that desperate,” Jayden insisted, his tone firm.

Seeing that Jayden was staying tight-lipped, Edward pressed further. “Even if you won’t admit it, I still think it was you. Who knows, maybe you disguised yourself as a woman just to cover our bill.”

Jayden shot Edward a disgusted look. Was the man insane?

Leaning back in his chair, Edward felt a twinge of bitterness. “But unlike you, I know exactly who Elyse loves, and it’s kind of a downer.”

Jayden scoffed. “What’s so sad about that? Are you moping because Elyse doesn’t have feelings for you?”

Edward shook his head. “Nope.”

Then, mimicking Jayden’s earlier expression, he added with a sneer, “A guy who doesn’t even know what’s going on in Elyse’s heart has no right to talk to me.”

Panic washed over Jayden as he demanded, “What do you mean? If she doesn’t have feelings for you, then who does she have a crush on? Is there another guy? Has she fallen for him?”

Seeing Jayden’s frantic reaction, Edward couldn’t help but think that love really did make people lose their minds. He had never understood this kind of behavior—how could someone become so foolish simply because of love? But right in front of him was a perfect example. How could Jayden twist his words so thoroughly?

Edward, baffled, relished the opportunity to watch Jayden squirm, flailing about like a cat on a hot tin roof.

With a playful smile, Edward replied, “Maybe. But honestly, why are you so worked up about who she has feelings for? It’s not like you’re head over heels for her.”

Exasperated, Jayden shot back, “Cut it out with the slander! I only love her!”

Upon entering the hospital room, Elyse was greeted by Anthony.

“Why do you seem so down? Did something happen?” he inquired.

Elyse, after a moment to gather herself, dismissed it lightly. “It’s nothing, merely minor troubles.”

Anthony, sensing the delicacy of the situation, did not probe further. He exchanged a glance with George, who nodded in approval.

Moving towards Elyse, Anthony lifted the violin case.

“This violin is yours now.”

He opened the case to reveal the violin Elyse had been yearning for.

Overwhelmed with joy, she touched it and, puzzled, asked, “What made you change your mind?”

George, grinning, responded, “You’ve worked diligently for this violin. It’s rightfully yours now. It makes sense to give it to someone who appreciates its worth as much as I do.”