Chapter 496:

Shaun arrived at the hospital after leaving the drunk driver in Peyton's associate's care. Tracy, noticing his injuries, exclaimed, "What happened to you? Your face is bruised, and you're filthy!"

Shaun shrugged. "A gang ambushed me as I was handing over the driver. They failed, but it wasn't easy." He reached for Tracy's hand, intending to leave.

Tracy protested angrily, "I'm staying with Elyse! She needs me right now. I won't abandon her!"

Shaun clenched his fist. "You must come with me. Jayden's in danger. If you stay, you'll be implicated."

Tracy was furious. "I don't care! Elyse is my best friend, and she's pregnant. I have to protect her."

Shaun's expression darkened. "You don't know what you're doing! This will endanger you both!" He hoisted Tracy onto his shoulder. "Come with me!"

"No! Let me go, you bastard!" Tracy struggled, but Shaun's strength was too great, and he carried her away.

Peyton realized the person behind the attack wouldn't stop until Jayden was dead. The man was determined to kill him.

"Shit!" Peyton cursed, then texted Clive, asking him to stay with Elyse once he dealt with the driver.

An hour later, Driscoll arrived at the hospital and found Elyse in the VIP ward. She sat pale and listless, looking lost. He filled the wardrobe with the bags he'd brought. "Are you okay?" he asked.

Elyse looked up, her expression blank. "He's still in ER, but he's stable. He'll be moved here after treatment."

Driscoll hesitated before asking, "Have you been checked? Were you hurt?"

"The doctor says I'm fine," Elyse replied flatly.

Driscoll patted her shoulder gently. "Don't worry. Mr. Owen will be alright, I promise."

Elyse sat for a while. About thirty minutes later, Jayden, still unconscious, was wheeled into the ward. The doctor gave instructions to Elyse and Driscoll before leaving.

Elyse stood by the bed, gazing at Jayden's face. After paying the bill, Driscoll told Elyse, "I need to take care of the bill."

Elyse nodded. Sitting by the bed, she gently stroked Jayden's face, tears welling up.

"Jayden, why did you keep this from me? Don't you trust me? Whatever the reason, you've hurt me so much," she murmured softly. She was heartbroken by his lies and injuries. She couldn't stop loving him, despite his deception and suffering.

The ward door opened, revealing Corrie. Elyse frowned. "Why are you here?"

Corrie replied, "To see Jayden, obviously. Something bad happened. Can't I visit?"

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