Chapter 1385:

“Of course not!” he declared as if the idea were beneath him.

Elyse’s interest in the conversation evaporated on the spot. Discussing love matters with him seemed pointless.

Sensing the sudden shift in her mood, Pearce scrambled to recover.

“But, hey, I’m not against the idea,” he added quickly.

“Who doesn’t dream of falling in love someday?”

Elyse let out a soft sigh, her voice tinged with bitterness.

“Love isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Sure, there are beautiful moments, but it’s also full of shadows and sorrows.”

Pearce nodded thoughtfully.

“You’re right, but isn’t that what makes love so irresistible? Nothing in life is perfect—not love, not anything.”

Elyse’s doubtful gaze lingered on him, her skepticism evident.

Pearce leaned in slightly, cupping her face with a tenderness that surprised her. His smile was warm, but his tone was serious.

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“Nobody’s flawless, Elyse. That’s just how we’re wired. And the magic of love? It’s about embracing the messy, imperfect parts too.”

Elyse’s thoughts whirled like a storm, breaking apart the foundations of what she once believed and piecing together a new understanding from the fragments.

She parted her lips, her voice quiet but resolute.

“To truly appreciate love’s beauty, you have to come to terms with its darkness too.”

Pearce beamed, coaxing her like one might soothe a restless child. “Exactly! That’s the whole package. Even the happiest couples have to tweak things here and there to keep the wheels turning.”

Elyse, ever perceptive and sharp, locked her gaze on Pearce. With heartfelt sincerity, she said, “Thank you, Pearce.”

Pearce’s brow furrowed in confusion.

“Thank me? For what?”

Elyse smiled faintly and replied, “For solving the puzzles in my heart.” With that, she rose, slung her bag over her shoulder, and made to leave.

Before she could take a step, Pearce grabbed her arm in haste.

“Whoa, hold up! Where do you think you’re going? Stay for dinner. Afterward, I’ll give you a lift home.”noveldrama

Elyse hesitated, suppressing the growing temptation to talk to Jayden. Finally, she relented with a small nod.

“Alright. Dinner first, then.”

As she set her bag down, a shadow loomed from behind. Startled, she spun around to find a stranger—a strikingly handsome man, no less—grinning at her.

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