Chapter 759:

Edward strolled over to open the door. Jayden stood there, his eyes brimming with animosity. “What are you doing here?”

With a sly grin, Edward stepped aside and said to Elyse, “Your ex-husband’s here. Want me to chase him away?”

Remembering yesterday, Elyse felt a shiver run down her spine, but she quickly composed herself. She replied softly, “No need. Let him in.”

Edward turned and smirked, saying, “You’re in luck. Come on in.”

Jayden stared at Edward for a moment before saying, “You’re in the way. Get out.”

Edward immediately turned around, feigning tears, and said to Elyse, “Your ex-husband is kicking me out.”

Helpless, Elyse said gently, “Edward, please step outside. I need to talk to him alone.”

Edward’s face instantly fell.

Jayden chuckled softly. “Sorry, but you need to leave.”

Edward left with a sullen expression.

As soon as the door closed, Jayden rushed to Elyse’s side. Grabbing her hand, he asked anxiously, “Are you alright? Is there anywhere you feel uncomfortable?”

Elyse pulled her hand back and turned her face away, unable to meet Jayden’s eyes. “Why do you keep coming to see me? Don’t you understand what I’ve been through?”

Jayden lowered his gaze, his voice heavy with melancholy. “I know.”

“Then leave! Stop coming to see me. Your girlfriend will kill me if she finds out you came to see me.” Elyse had already experienced Aarya’s craziness firsthand yesterday. Aarya had no regard for human life; to her, killing someone was a trivial matter.

Jayden, looking downcast, reached out to grab Elyse’s hand, but she jerked it away.

“When I got there yesterday, you had just passed out,” Jayden said, his voice heavy with regret. “I’m so sorry for putting you in danger.”

Elyse buried her face in her hands, biting her lip, trying her best to hide her fear and terror. She tried to put on a tough act, but she was still shaken by what she thought would be her end. Last night’s close call with death had already become a haunting nightmare.

Jayden pulled her close, embracing her tightly. She resisted at first, tears welling up in her eyes.

“Don’t try to be tough. Let me hold you.” Jayden gently tightened his grip, and Elyse found herself in his arms.

Feeling her body tremble, Jayden softly patted her back.

“It’s okay. Don’t be afraid. I’m always here for you.”

As Elyse felt the warmth Jayden provided, the gloom in her eyes gradually lifted. She asked quietly, “Did you come to save me yesterday?”

“Yes,” Jayden replied, his voice thick with emotion.

Elyse closed her eyes in exhaustion. “How did you save me? Weren’t you scared of Aarya?”

Jayden answered, “I brought the police with me.”