Chapter 1244:

“A totem?” Elyse raised her eyebrows in surprise. “They put it on cars?”

“Yes, it’s unusual, but not unheard of,” Jayden confirmed with a reassuring nod.

Darren looked bewildered. “So, who are we talking about here? Who’s inside?”

Elyse fixed Jayden with an eager gaze, her expression brimming with curiosity as she silently urged him to answer.

Jayden hesitated, clearly reluctant. But with their eager gazes fixed on him, he finally sighed and said, “It’s the Dyson family.”

When Elyse and Darren heard the name, they exchanged quick, confused glances. The name didn’t seem familiar to either of them.

Noticing their confusion, Jayden sighed tiredly. “Let’s not focus on that right now. The important thing is that we’re probably all hungry, right?”

Brushing aside her curiosity, Elyse’s face lit up with enthusiasm. “How about burgers? I’m starving and could really go for something to cheer me up.”

Turning to face her, Darren admitted, “The rehearsal over the last few days has been really tough. I barely made it through day one.”

Elyse playfully ribbed him. “Come on, you’re not that weak. If you were, you wouldn’t stand a chance in the upcoming performance.”

Looking slightly pathetic, Darren replied, “Well, maybe if I load up on food, I’ll be able to keep up tomorrow.”

Without further ado, Jayden led them toward a burger joint. They filled their stomachs to the brim, even packing extra for a late-night supper at the hotel.

Later that evening, as they arrived back at the hotel, Jayden pulled Elyse aside and spoke quietly, “Tomorrow morning, I’ll drive us to the rehearsal site. I have a few errands, so I might not join you for lunch. Make sure you and Darren find a good place to eat. Treat yourselves well.”

Elyse gave a slightly uneasy nod. “Okay.”

Jayden offered a reassuring smile. “Just remember, once your performance is over, I want all your focus on us, alright? No distractions.”

With another nod, Elyse whispered back, “I promise. I’m heading to my room now.”

As she turned to leave, Jayden reached out, gently grasping her arm. “Is Louise still sharing your room?”

Elyse glanced at him, her eyes softening. “Yes… she’s staying with me. She’s been really supportive lately.”

Louise nodded with a knowing look, her face breaking into a playful, mischievous grin. “You know, I really do have a knack for playing cupid,” she declared.