Chapter 962:

He gently nudged Elyse toward the building, adding, “This place might not be the most liberating, but the chef here is remarkable. You must try the food later.”

As they entered, a middle-aged man in a tailcoat stepped forward. “Mr. McCoy, welcome back,” he said respectfully.

Edward introduced Elyse. “This is the friend I’ve been talking about. Please take her to the guest room we’ve prepared. Make sure she has everything she needs.”

“Understood.” The butler turned to Elyse. “Please follow me, Miss,” he said politely.

Elyse nodded and followed him upstairs.

In the elevator, she felt a sudden sense of relief, which the butler noticed. His tone softened. “Miss Lloyd, you are the only woman Mr. McCoy has ever brought home. That’s reassuring to me.”

Elyse looked puzzled. “Doesn’t Edward have other female friends?”

The butler shook his head. “It’s not just female friends. He doesn’t really have any friends. His temper drives people away.”

Curiosity sparked in Elyse. “He has a bad temper?”

“Yes. He’s quick to anger, and his words can cut deeply,” the butler explained, smiling with a hint of relief. “But your presence in his life gives me hope. It shows he isn’t all that bad. There’s someone who can accept him.”

Elyse’s lips twitched. Why did it seem like the butler was implying something more?

When they reached her room, Elyse took a moment to look around. Her belongings had been neatly packed and brought over, including her personal items.

After checking everything, Elyse turned to the butler. “Thank you. I have everything I need for now, so I won’t require further assistance,” she said.

The butler nodded respectfully. “Very well. Should you need anything, just call for me.”

Once the butler closed the door, Elyse was alone. She immediately released the exhaustion weighing her down and collapsed onto the bed.

Ever since receiving a message from Jayden earlier that afternoon, she had been plagued by unease. She longed to cling to something tangible, yet nothing was within reach.

“Charlie and Aarya are already gone. Who else is Jayden dealing with?” Elyse whispered, realizing she had no one to answer her questions.

She pulled her phone from her pocket and opened her message thread with Jayden. She had sent several messages earlier, but he hadn’t responded. Now, she stared blankly at the screen, wondering if he would reply.

Elyse spent some time on her phone before finally sending a message.

As expected, Jayden did not reply.