Chapter 1374:

“No way! I wouldn’t have done such a disgraceful thing,” Shaun protested. “And if I was making such a mistake, why didn’t you, as my good friend, stop me?”

Caught off guard, even the normally composed Jayden was rattled. He responded with increasing irritation: “I didn’t know you then. How could I have intervened? You’re responsible for your own actions. Don’t try to shift the blame!”

Biting his lip, Shaun struggled to respond. The more he dwelled on it, the more victimized he felt. “I made a foolish mistake, and no one was there to guide me. I’m doomed to be alone.”

Jayden said lightly, “At least you’re aware of it now.”

Shaun’s sorrow deepened.

Upon her return, Elyse found Shaun on the brink of tears. “Why are you crying this time?” she asked.

“I’m going to die alone,” Shaun replied, tears flowing freely.

Unwilling to engage with Shaun’s irrationality, Elyse averted her eyes, spotting Dolores on the hospital bed; her heart pounded. Quickly turning back, she pretended to be oblivious. “Let’s return to your ward. I’ve talked with your dad. He’s not pressing you to go back to Liverton just yet.”

After Shaun returned to his ward, Jayden and Elyse left the hospital.

In the car, Jayden glanced at Elyse, who seemed lost in thought. “What’s eating you?” he asked casually. “Worried about Dolores’s fate, or is it Tracy?”

Elyse sighed heavily. “Honestly? Both.”

Jayden chuckled. “Let me guess—you’re afraid if Dolores dies, the police will investigate Tracy?”

Elyse shot him a sharp look. “Didn’t I tell you to stay out of this?”

Jayden laughed, putting an arm around her. “I can’t help it—I love seeing you all worked up like this.”

Annoyed and embarrassed, Elyse swatted at him before giving up.

The next day, at the TV station, Elyse bumped into Celeste backstage.

Celeste’s disdain was evident. With a sneer, she remarked, “So, your rival this time isn’t Stuart. Planning to pull a few strings?”

Elyse stood firm. “Why would I need to? I’ve got what it takes to win fair and square.”

Celeste snorted disbelievingly. . . .noveldrama