Chapter 961:

Undeterred, Edward persisted. “By the way, if you need anything, just ask. I’m here to cater to your every wish.”

“There is one thing,” Elyse mentioned, looking at Edward warily. “Does the Moon Palace have a place where I can practice the violin? If not, I’ll practice in my room.”

Edward couldn’t hold back his frustration. “Why do you always think about the violin? Can’t we talk about something else?”

Elyse regarded him coolly, realizing his intent. “If I don’t bring up other topics, will you not let me stay?”

“Why would you think that?” Edward raised his voice. “Do you really see me as that petty? Your safety is my priority.”

Elyse nodded. “Then I have no more questions.” Edward fell silent, sulking in his seat as he sipped his drink.

Meanwhile, Elyse gazed out of the car window. The Moon Palace served as a government office, not easily accessible to the public. Since Edward had taken her there, she planned to explore it thoroughly.

As the car approached a garden, Elyse asked curiously, “Are we there?”

“Yes, after this garden, we’ll reach the building where you’ll be staying,” Edward explained, but he couldn’t help complaining. “This place isn’t as wonderful as it seems. There are many guards, and it’s hardly a place for freedom. If you’d like, I could take you to a manor in the countryside instead.”

Elyse observed the building before them. It was a six-story structure, and, as Edward had noted, it was patrolled by guards, making it feel more like a prison than a home.

With a calm voice, she said, “Freedom might be limited, but it’s safe. And isn’t safety what I need most right now?”

Edward found himself at a loss for words. He had always disliked the place, but to Elyse, it seemed to provide some comfort.

After they stopped, Edward went to her side of the car to open the door.

As Elyse stepped out, she frowned. “Wait, my clothes and personal items are still at Jayden’s.”

“Don’t worry, Jayden has already packed them and sent them here,” Edward said, stroking his chin thoughtfully. “It seems this situation is more complicated than I realized. There’s a chance he might not make it through this.”

Elyse paused, her expression freezing as she looked at Edward, a lost child in her eyes.

Noticing the change in her demeanor, Edward sighed with a touch of regret. “Those are just my guesses. Don’t take them too seriously.”