Chapter 495

Peyton was speechless. With a bitter tone, he explained, "You have to trust me on this. I urged Jayden to tell you the truth repeatedly. It was his choice. He was adamant that knowing would endanger you. He didn't want to involve you."

Elyse's sadness deepened. She questioned, "Does he truly want to protect me, or is he unwilling to share his secret, afraid it will bring us closer?"

Peyton was at a loss. He couldn't fathom Jayden's thinking.

After a long pause, he awkwardly suggested, "When he wakes up, let's confront him and demand an explanation."

Elyse smiled bitterly. "Does he think I'm a fool? He feared for my safety but forgot my role in his life. I'm his wife. Being with him puts me at risk. How could he believe hiding the truth was the best way to protect me?"

Peyton forced a smile. "I don't understand it either."

Elyse reflected on her past with Jayden, realizing how much hadn't made sense. She'd never noticed he was pretending to be crippled. The man she married was perfectly healthy. But he didn't trust her. This reality suffocated her.

Overwhelmed, she sobbed loudly. Tracy, having returned, tried to comfort her. She held Elyse, soothing her. "Elyse, don't get so upset. You're pregnant. It's not good for the baby."

"Exactly. Jayden isn't dead. There's no need to cry so desperately," Peyton chimed in.

Then, a realization dawned on him. Grabbing Tracy's sleeve, he asked anxiously, "What did you just say? Who is pregnant?"

Realizing there was no point in hiding it, Tracy admitted, "Elyse is over two months pregnant. She's in a fragile state, and I'm worried about a miscarriage."

Peyton stared at Elyse, then at her belly, stunned. Finally, he rubbed his temples and said, "This is too much. I need a moment."

Tracy rolled her eyes, thinking he was pathetic.

After much contemplation, Peyton slapped his thigh and exclaimed angrily, "I warned him long ago to use a condom! Jayden must have ignored me!"

Now, his wife was pregnant! Moreover, Elyse had discovered his deepest secret. He was certain Jayden would face her questions upon waking.

Peyton took a deep breath, composed himself, and dialed Driscoll's number.

Learning Jayden was in the operating room, Driscoll was shocked and assured Peyton he would go to the hospital immediately. He was then informed of Elyse's pregnancy.

Driscoll fell silent before saying he would go to the hospital to look after Elyse.

After ending the call, Peyton quickly messaged Tobin and Clive, updating them. He then called the doctors and nurses, instructing them to thoroughly examine Elyse.

Tracy, relieved, thanked Peyton. She helped Elyse lie down and rest, recognizing the importance of protecting her.

With Jayden in a coma, it fell to Peyton to ensure Elyse's well-being. Elyse, however, was reluctant to leave the operating room, insisting on waiting for Jayden. Peyton gently persuaded her, saying, "Jayden will be fine. The baby is at risk. You don't want to lose your child, do you?"

Tracy added, "Exactly. If you care about the baby, you need a check-up."

Moved by their words, Elyse, though tearful, agreed to go downstairs for the examination.

Tracy sighed in relief and then, quietly, informed Peyton, "Shaun mentioned something suspicious about the driver who caused the accident. He suspects the driver is hiding something and wasn't sure whether to act or gather more information."

Peyton's demeanor hardened. "Tell Shaun to involve the police and find a secure place for the driver."

Tracy nodded. "I'll instruct Shaun to hand the driver over to you."

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