<strong>Chapter 1570:</strong>


    Jayden’s smile held a touch of vulnerability. “Maybe because I’m finally learning how to love?”


    Elyse burst intoughter. Her joy proved infectious, and soon Jayden joined in, his own chuckles harmonizing with hers.


    They sat there together, their sharedughter dancing through the air like children at y.


    When the mirth finally settled, Elyse’s voice grew steady with conviction. “After everything you said, I’ve made up my mind. I know what I’m going to do.”


    Jayden held his breath. “You’re going to refuse?”


    Elyse shook her head, a quiet confidence illuminating her features. “I’m going to ept her invitation.”


    Jayden absorbed her words in silence before nodding slowly. “Okay. I’ll help you. Whatever happens, I’ll protect you.”


    Elyse nodded, nestling against Jayden’s shoulder, cherishing the stillness between them.


    After their moment of respite, they made their way back to Cody’s house.


    Cody rose to meet them as they entered. “Have you decided?”


    Elyse met his gaze. “Yes.”


    Looking into Elyse’s unwavering eyes, Cody read her answer clearly.


    “So, you’re ready to walk in your father’s shoes.”


    “Are you going to stop me?” Elyse challenged gently.


    Cody shook his head, resignation mingling with respect. “Your mind’s made up. I don’t have the right to stop you. I just hope you can forge a different path than he did.”


    Elyse squared her shoulders. “I will. I’ll make Reba understand that her sess wasn’t born from her scheming, but from my father’s kindness.”


    Relief washed over Cody’s weathered features. “The way you look now, you just might rewrite the ending.”


    Elyse stood tall, determination etched in every line of her being. She would make Reba understand that peace, in its purest form, remains unchanged—an eternal truth as constant as the stars.


    The soft whir of zippers filled the room as Elyse finished packing her luggage, ready to return with Jayden. They had just secured their ne tickets when Reba’s call pierced through the moment.


    As Elyse answered, Reba’s voice slithered through the receiver, honey-sweet yet dripping with insincerity. “Are you still not nning to ept my invitation?” Reba’s words hung in the air.


    Elyse caught Jayden’s eye before responding carefully, “I haven’t decided yet.”


    Reba pressed, “When will you make up your mind? I really hope you can attend.”


    Feigning contemtion, Elyse said, “I still have to think it over. I’ll get back to you before the performance starts.”


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