Chapter 511:

"Did Mr. Tucker get angry when he found out I was pregnant?" Elyse asked, biting her lip with concern.

"Why would he be angry? You're his favorite. He's worried about you," Irving replied quickly, reassuringly. "He bought you a gift to celebrate your win. He's been supportive all along."

Confused, Elyse pressed, "He isn't really angry? But won't I embarrass him if I compete while pregnant?"

Irving scowled. "There's no shame in it. You're bringing a new life into the world. Who would dare mock that?"

Elyse nodded, trying to quell her anxieties.

Feeling overlooked, Jayden maneuvered his wheelchair to get some water, which he offered to Elyse. "You've been talking a lot. Thirsty?"

She accepted the glass, relieved, and sipped slowly. After a moment, Jayden offered, "I'm here to support you in any competition you choose."

Irving raised an eyebrow. "Are you sure you can handle that?"

With confidence, Jayden affirmed, "It's no trouble for me."

Irving scrutinized him before conceding, "Alright, I'll take your word for it this time."

Jayden nodded, his gaze lingering on Elyse. She briefly met his eyes before looking away, uninterested in further engagement.

Just then, Gavin entered. He stood in the doorway, wearing a brown overcoat and looking weary. Noticing Elyse on the bed, he stepped inside, his emotions evident. "This is so sudden. Why didn't you tell anyone you were pregnant? Was your emotional breakdown in the studio the other day related to this?"

Elyse nodded, avoiding Gavin's gaze. Gavin had been deeply invested in her competitions, training her extensively to secure a top ranking. Now, with her pregnancy, she felt she had disappointed him.

Overcome with emotion, Elyse silently wiped away tears. Noticing her distress, Gavin pulled a tissue from his pocket and offered it, a mix of helplessness and mild rebuke in his expression. "Why are you crying? I haven't even said anything."

She shook her head, accepted the tissue, and dabbed at her tears quietly.

Jayden caught Gavin's steady stare and realized he needed to intervene. "Should we talk?"

Gavin nodded earnestly. "Yes, could you step outside for a moment?"

Elyse felt a pang of confusion. Why did Gavin want to speak with Jayden, not her?

"Gavin?" she spoke up, but Jayden stopped her.

"It's not about you," Jayden sighed, reassuringly. "Remember what the doctor said? Try not to get worked up."

With that, he and Gavin left the room to talk privately.

Elyse turned to Irving, her expression fraught. "What do you think Gavin will say to Jayden? Is he going to hurt him?"

Irving tried to offer comfort, saying softly, "Your husband deserves a good beating, doesn't he? But don't worry. Gavin is very controlled. Even if he were to lose his temper, he wouldn't cause serious harm. He knows when to stop."

Elyse's expression remained complex, finding little reassurance in Irving's words.

Irving sat back, reflecting on the previous night's conversation. He had intended to confront Jayden himself, but Gavin had insisted, as their senior, it was more appropriate for him to handle it. Since Gavin was willing, Irving hadn't disputed it.

Yet, Irving had always known Gavin as even-tempered, never angry. He'd heard, however, that usually calm people could be formidable when enraged. Curious, Irving was tempted to eavesdrop.

Half an hour later, Gavin and Jayden returned, appearing as if nothing unusual had happened. They seemed to have reached an understanding, yet the air between them felt tense.

Gavin seemed aware of Elyse's unease but ignored it. He checked his phone and casually mentioned, "Fiona will be here soon."

Irving's brow furrowed. "Soon? I should get going then."

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