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Jayden’s expression grew stern. “I did it for her protection. You're aware that Enzo keeps a close watch on both of
us. What if she got hurt outside my care?”
Peyton considered Jayden'’s point; it made sense. Enzo’s reputation for brutality was well-known, and there were
whispers that swithin the Owen clan disagreed with his leadership.
With this in mind, Peyton inquired further, “Have you discussed these issues with Elyse?”
Jayden replied disdainfully, “What's the use? She doesn’t grasp these things. She's safer at home, focusing on
her violin.”
Now Peyton understood the reasons behind Elyse’s decision to leave.
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He couldn’t resist commenting, “Don’t you think that’s a bit paternalistic, believing it’s all for Elyse’s good?”
Jayden scoffed. “Am | not doing just that?”
Peyton shot back, “Are you genuinely trying to protect Elyse from harm, or are you simply keeping her close
enough to maintain control?”
Jayden raised an eyebrow, questioning, “Is there a difference?”
“There's a significant difference!” Peyton replied, picking up a kebab and taking a bite. “It lies between liking
someone and loving them. Do you understand the distinction between ‘like’ and ‘love’?”
Jayden continued to drink, opting not to respond.
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Peyton chose not to delve deeper. He believed slessons had to be felt and experienced personally to be
understood. Perhaps Elyse had realized this and that’s why she had chosen to leave.
Looking at Jayden, Peyton asked, “After Elyse left, did you search for her?”
Jayden was silent for a moment before he reluctantly responded, “Yes, | did.”
“Where is she now?” Peyton inquired, his tone filled with confusion.
“I don’t know. | couldn't find her,” Jayden confessed. “I tracked her as far as abroad, but there the trail went
cold.” As he thought about this, his mood soured and his voice took on an irritable tone.
After Peyton heard this, he laughed heartily. “Maybe that clue from abroad was misleading. Weren't you the one
who said Pearce helped Elyse make her escape? Pearce Cambape. Elyse could very well be in Cambape.”
After downing two more bottles, Jayden felt somewhat empty inside. He picked up his kebab and contemplated.
“Perhaps, but at this point, it hardly matters if | can’t locate her. She's bound to attend that international
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A smirk flickered across Peyton's lips, tempered by concern. He knew with Jayden’s current mindset, Elyse would
likely flee at their next meeting. When would Jayden grasp the true essence of love?
Munching on the food, Peyton suggested, “Thinking like that shows you still care about Elyse. When you meet
her, you need to apologize genuinely. Don’t cause her more pain.”
Jayden sneered at the thought. “Apologize? For what? I've done nothing wrong. Elyse is the one who owesan
apology. She was the one pushing for a divorce, not me.”
“It's because she believes your relationship is beyond repair,” Peyton explained, his tone laced with resignation.
“I've never noticed any issues between us. She's just overreacting, becoming too sensitive and convoluted. If
she comes crawling back later, | might just hesitate to take her back,” Jayden countered with a dismissive wave,
brushing off Peyton's advice.
Peyton stared at him, baffled. What made Jayden so overly confident? It might just be Jayden who ended up with
regrets.
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