Chapter 560:

Elyse folded her arms, biting her lip. Her resolve to oust Shaun remained firm. She glared at Jayden. “You shouldn’t have let him stay.”

Jayden responded calmly, “Tracy is his woman.”

Elyse frowned. “Tracy doesn’t want to be with him. She doesn’t belong to him.”

“But she hasn’t left him. She tried to escape, but he found her,” Jayden pointed out, leaning forward. “I suggest we let them talk. It would be best if they parted amicably.”

Elyse, after a moment's thought, reluctantly agreed.

The next day, Tracy slept until noon, then strolled leisurely into the living room. A man sat on the sofa, his back to her. Mistaking him for Jayden, she started to greet him, but he turned, revealing Shaun. Tracy’s eyes widened in fear.

Shaun, disregarding her fear, stood and smiled gently. “Hello, darling. Are you hungry?”

Tracy trembled. “Don’t come near me! Stay away!”

Pain flickered in Shaun’s eyes. “Don’t be afraid. I’ll stay here and won’t come closer.”

Once reassured, Tracy calmed slightly, though she remained cautious. “Where’s Elyse?”

“She’s in the garden. She didn’t know when you’d wake. Should I call her?” Shaun’s demeanor was courteous, but Tracy remembered his disregard for her feelings in private. She shivered, avoiding his gaze. Shaun pursed his lips and went to the garden.

Elyse was walking slowly, bundled in a heavy coat, her hand gently resting on her still-unrounded abdomen. Driscoll, accompanying her, spotted Shaun. “Shaun is coming.”

Elyse turned, puzzled. “What are you doing here?”

“Tracy’s awake. She’s looking for you.” Shaun lingered.

Elyse ignored him, brushed past, and hurried to the living room, Driscoll following cautiously. “Please walk slowly.”

Shaun remained in the garden, respecting Tracy’s wish not to see him.

Back in the living room, Driscoll helped Elyse remove her coat. Elyse sat beside Tracy, taking her hand. “Are you all right? Did Shaun upset you?”

Tears welled in Tracy’s eyes. “No, but I’m terribly hungry. Could someone make me some cakes?”

Relieved, Elyse said, “Absolutely.” Driscoll smiled reassuringly and went to the kitchen. “They’ll be ready soon,” Elyse assured her.

Tracy nodded, glancing anxiously at the door. “Why is Shaun here? Does he intend to take me back?”

Elyse didn’t hide the truth. “He wants to talk to you.”

Tracy’s eyes widened in disbelief. Shaun had always been a tyrant, ignoring her feelings. After a pause, she voiced her suspicion. “Is this a scheme? Will he reveal his true self later?”

“If he tries to deceive you, I’ll make sure he can’t find you again,” Elyse declared.

Tracy’s voice was tinged with despair. “Shaun is relentless. He always finds me.”

Elyse playfully tweaked Tracy’s nose. “You know him too well.”

A forced smile touched Tracy’s lips. “I once loved him deeply. How could I not understand him?”

Elyse asked, “Do you truly no longer love him?” … … …