Chapter 1367:

She shot him an exasperated look. “I’m not in the mood.” “But if you were…” He tilted his head, a playful smirk tugging at his lips. Realizing his game, Elyse smacked his arm lightly. “I said no, and that’s final!” she huffed, though her tone lacked real heat. Jayden chuckled, rubbing the spot where she’d hit him. But before he could respond, his phone buzzed loudly on the bed. He sighed, picking it up lazily—until his expression froze. He scrunched his face and jerked his hand slightly as he held the screen toward Elyse. “Is this Tracy?” The mere mention of Tracy’s name sent Elyse’s thoughts spiraling into chaos. She snatched the phone, her heart pounding, as her gaze landed on the surveillance footage. The video was composed of several clips, but it centered on one figure—a woman in a hat, standing outside Shaun’s hospital room with her head lowered. Moments later, the woman entered the room, lingering briefly before slipping out again. As she exited, the camera caught a fleeting glimpse of her face. Elyse froze. The resemblance was unmistakable. It was Tracy. Her hand flew to her mouth as a gasp escaped her lips. “It’s really Tracy? She’s alive? She’s back?” Jayden’s expression turned pensive. “Shaun swore he saw her in Cedarvale a few days ago. Could he have been telling the truth? Maybe he wasn’t lying or imagining things after all.” Elyse’s eyes remained glued to the screen, her disbelief thick in the air. “Tracy is alive… She didn’t die.” Jayden’s voice broke through her haze. “Should I find her?” Elyse hesitated, a storm of emotions flickering across her face. If Tracy was alive, why hadn’t she come to her? Why visit Shaun of all people? Frustration bubbled to the surface. “I don’t know. If she doesn’t want to see me, what right do I have to go looking for her?” Jayden let out a wry chuckle. “I should probably track her down anyway. She left a few bruises on Shaun. Looks like she still has plenty of anger toward him. What if she’s back for revenge?” Elyse shook her head firmly. “That doesn’t add up. If Tracy wanted revenge, she wouldn’t waste her time on Shaun. She’d go straight for Lowell and Dolores.” Dolores was at the mall when she received news that Hanley and Velma were at the hospital. She saw it as an opportunity she couldn’t let slip away. Hastily, she threw her shopping bags into her car, jumped into the driver’s seat, and sped toward the hospital. The journey was smooth until she approached the hospital. Out of nowhere, a car lost control and swerved into her lane. Reacting swiftly, she yanked the steering wheel and stomped on the brakes, but they failed to respond. . . .