Chapter 1152:

Elyse blinked. “What? Who paid for it? Was it a man or a woman?” The server responded with a grin. “It was a woman.”

Turning to Edward, she added, “She mentioned you’re very handsome and said she was happy to cover the bill.”

Elyse felt her head spin for a moment. The instant she had heard someone paid, the image of Jayden flashed through her mind. But to her surprise, it wasn’t him—it was a woman. And not just any woman. One who had her eyes on Edward.

Edward’s face paled, his mouth twitching awkwardly.

When Elyse and Edward reached the hospital, they spotted Jayden lounging on a hallway bench, legs crossed, scrolling through his phone, likely dealing with some business matters. At the sound of their footsteps, Jayden looked up. “Back from your date, I see,” he remarked, a sharp edge in his tone.noveldrama

Elyse hesitated, studying him carefully before asking, “Where were you today? Were you at the hospital the whole time?”

Jayden arched an eyebrow. “Where else would I be? You were off on a date, and I had nothing better to do. If I wasn’t here at the hospital, where do you think I’d be?”

He sneered and added, “What, did you expect me to be hiding in my room, crying loudly?”

Elyse frowned, feeling the sting of his words. “Why are you being so sarcastic? It was just a simple question. Can’t you talk to me calmly?”

Jayden’s irritation flared. “No, I can’t. Why should I? You’re on a date with another man. What, am I supposed to sugarcoat everything for you now?” His voice rose, the heat of jealousy clear.

Frustrated, Elyse stomped her foot. “I don’t want to argue with you. I need to speak to George alone, and none of you are allowed in.”

With that, she swept into the ward, shutting the door behind her with a decisive thud.

Edward rubbed his nose, a teasing glint in his eyes. “Man, are you seriously that jealous? I had no idea you could be this… petulant.”

Jayden let out a bitter laugh. “The woman I love went out with another guy. You tell me how to stay cool about that.”

Edward clicked his tongue, a mischievous look crossing his face. “So, tell me, do you have any idea who Elyse actually has feelings for?”

Jayden’s brow furrowed. “Her feelings?”

“Yeah,” Edward continued, grinning wider. “You have any clue who’s in her heart?”

Jayden’s confidence wavered for a split second. “If it’s not me, then what else could it be?”

Edward raised an eyebrow. “Are you really that sure?”

Jayden fell quiet, a flicker of doubt crossing his face.

Truth was, he wasn’t sure at all. He couldn’t wrap his head around how someone like him—with a fiery temper, a tumultuous past, and a dreary life—could ever catch her eye. Yet, he always held onto a sliver of hope—a “what if.” What if Elyse was blind enough to fall for him? What if she was a fool, foolishly and hopelessly in love with him?

But that was merely a fantasy, and he wouldn’t dare voice it aloud. If he did, someone might just smack him for his foolishness.

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