Chapter 1251:

The truth hit her hard, leaving a hollow ache in her chest. Did she love him? Was that really what had been tugging at her heart all this time?

After half an hour, the alarm went off, rousing Jayden from sleep. Noticing her wide-awake eyes, he asked, “Why didn’t you try to get some more rest?”

She hesitated before replying, “You never made me wash up last night. I feel all sticky.”

Jayden’s brow furrowed, but he nodded and stood immediately. “I must have gotten too comfortable with you in my arms.”

Elyse pouted, her voice laced with a bit of mock demand, “Then help me clean up, will you?”

Sensing something beneath her words, Jayden gave her a curious look, but didn’t question her, instead gently picking her up and carrying her to the bathroom. As he carefully washed her, Elyse’s mind raced, thoughts spinning and tumbling until, out of nowhere, she blurted out, “What if I get pregnant?”

“You’re pregnant?” Jayden exclaimed, his voice laced with both awe and tenderness as his hand rested over Elyse’s belly.

But his spark of joy quickly flickered out as Elyse clarified, her voice a tether to reality. “No, Jayden. I meant… what if I was pregnant but decided not to get back together with you?”

Jayden’s expression darkened, and he stood up, his voice firm. “If you’re carrying my child and you want to stay single, you better get ready. I won’t let you go that easily.” Elyse crossed her arms, mirroring Louise’s defiant posture. “And what if I refuse to get back together with you? What then?” “I’ll come home tonight and keep fucking you until you get pregnant.” His voice was a low growl. “You wanted to know what I’d do? When that day comes, I’ll make sure you know exactly what you’re up against.” Elyse swallowed her retort, choosing silence over adding fuel to the fire.

Jayden took a step back, his expression softening as he cleared the area around them, then led her outside. As they approached the rehearsal room, he glanced in her direction. “Don’t push yourself too hard today, okay? You were… well, a little tired last night.” As Elyse stepped out of the car, his words echoed, and a blush crept up her cheeks. In a flash of irritation, she spun around and raised her hand in an instinctive slap.

Jayden stood still, his face unwavering, as if to allow her this moment to vent her frustration. When her anger subsided, he spoke in a calm tone. “I’ll be in meetings all day. The driver will pick you up, so please don’t wander off.”

She dismissed him with a sigh of irritation. “Fine.”

He nodded and signaled to the driver before heading off to his own duties.