Chapter 345

Elyse's heart sank as she silently entered the ward, her expression tense. Jayden remained behind, watching Glenda with curiosity. He hadn't expected her to be so persuasive. His gaze made Glenda uneasy, silencing her tears. She trembled, looking down, guilt etched on her face. After a moment, he asked, "Are you scared of me?"

Glenda forced a smile, her tone ingratiating. "No, no. You're my son-in-law. Why would I be afraid of you?"

Jayden glanced at her knees. "So you're still kneeling to make people think I'm disrespectful?"

"No, that's not what I meant," she stammered, clutching the wall to stand.

"I thought you were kneeling to pressure my wife into helping you," Jayden said, a hint of mockery in his voice.

Embarrassment washed over Glenda, leaving her momentarily speechless. But she refused to give up; she needed Elyse to save Mabel. "I'll go see Elyse," she said, quickly slipping into the ward and smiling.

Inside, Elyse exchanged a few words with the old woman, helping her sit up and adjust a pillow. As the old woman looked up, she saw Glenda entering, her clouded eyes lighting up with recognition. She became highly emotional and shouted at Glenda, "Why are you here? Are you trying to steal my Elyse?"

Glenda met her gaze. Surprise flickered across Glenda's face, but there was also a fierce, killing intent, and fear. Her gaze hardened. "What are you doing here?"

Elyse noticed Glenda's grim expression and was taken aback. "Mom, what was that look on your face?"

Realizing she hadn't masked her reaction, Glenda quickly changed her expression. But the old woman grew even more agitated. Pointing a trembling finger at Glenda, she shouted angrily, "How can you claim her as your mother? She isn't your mother! She's a thief and a killer! She's the worst person in the world!"

Elyse stood in shock, frozen, unsure of what to do. Glenda's heart raced, a cold fear washing over her. How could this madwoman, broken by suffering, be speaking this way?

The panic and murderous intent in Glenda's heart intensified, but she pretended to be distraught. "Elyse, who is she? Why would she say these things? You're my daughter, I swear it."

"Bah! You shameless woman!" The old woman trembled, her eyes wide. "You're not her mother! You are not! Elyse has her own mother. That woman is definitely not you, you vicious woman!"

The old woman was so agitated that tears filled her eyes. Gripping Elyse's hand, she said in a trembling voice, "Don't worry. As long as I'm here, I'll protect you, Elyse. I won't let anyone hurt you."

Elyse opened her mouth to respond, but the old woman suddenly clutched her chest and fainted.

"Ma'am!" Elyse called out urgently and quickly rang the bell.

The doctor and a nurse soon arrived. After a preliminary examination, they found the old woman's heartbeat was weakening. She needed immediate resuscitation in the operating room.

Hearing this, Glenda sighed in relief. She had feared the old woman might say something incriminating.

As the old woman was wheeled away, Glenda quietly spat, hoping she would die. Elyse, worried, followed the medical staff to the operating room.

Not wanting Elyse to dwell on the incident, Glenda said, "Don't be upset. She's just a confused old woman. Don't torture yourself over an outsider."

Elyse glanced at her but said nothing. She pulled her hand away from Glenda's grasp and quickly followed the doctors.

This was the first time Elyse had treated Glenda this way, infuriating her. Glenda was about to lose her temper but then noticed Jayden watching her. Her heart raced, and she forced a smile. "Jayden, why are you looking at me?"

Resting his chin on his hand, Jayden said, "The first time I met you and your husband, I couldn't help but notice that Elyse doesn't resemble either of you."

The smile nearly faded from Glenda's face. "Don't joke, Jayden. Elyse is my daughter."

Jayden said nothing more, giving Glenda a long look before heading to the operating room.

Sensing trouble, Glenda quickly texted Lanny while following Jayden.