Chapter 1780:


    Jayden shook his head. “Not happening. You know my history with her family isn’t exactly friendly.”


    Brook scowled. “So this is my problem?”


    Elyse gave his hand a reassuring squeeze. “She asked you to find her husband, which means she trusts you. She deserves to hear the truth from you.”


    Sighing, Brook reached for Jayden’s cigarette pack and lit one of his own. After a deep inhale, he squared his shoulders. “Alright. I’ll just go tell her.”


    With their course decided, the three of them drove to Zoe’s home.


    Zoe, thrilled at Brook’s visit, practically ran out to greet him. But her excitement faded the moment she saw his grim expression. A chill of apprehension settled over her.


    “Don’t just stand there. Come in,” she said quickly.


    ncing at Elyse and Jayden, she added, “You’re Jayden’s wife, right? We haven’t had the chance to meet properly. It’s wonderful to finally put a face to the name. You’re stunning. Jayden’s a lucky man.” She linked arms with Elyse, guiding them inside.


    The housekeeper soon served drinks and refreshments.


    Brook barely touched his drink before setting his ss down. His voice grew heavy. “Aunt Zoe, I found Uncle Jordy. He… he was murdered.”


    The words came out hushed, but their weight hit like a hammer.


    Zoe’s ss slipped from her hands, shattering on the floor.


    Jayden, Elyse, and Brook tensed, their own pulses hammering in the silence.


    For a moment, Zoe’s panic was overridden by sheer disbelief. “Murdered? That can’t be. He left just yesterday. He only went to see a friend…”


    Her voice faltered, her hand clutching her forehead as her body swayed. Elyse reacted in an instant, catching her before she copsed. “She’s out cold! Someone get a doctor!”


    Jayden and Brook carried Zoe to her bedroom. Her face was ghostly pale, her body limp against the sheets.


    Brook sank into a chair beside her, rubbing a hand down his face. “I knew this would break her. She and Uncle Jordy… They were crazy about each other, back when they were younger.”


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    Jayden exhaled. “You’d think people would get wiser with time. Instead, they just make some stupid mistakes.”


    Brook had no response. The mess with Jordy and Corrie was beyond words.


    Not long after, a doctor arrived, and the three of them quietly left the room.


    An hourter, the doctor stepped out of the room, his expression serious.


    “Don’t put her under any more stress,” he warned in a hushed tone. “She’s in no condition to handle it right now. I’ve given her medication to lower her blood pressure.”


    Elyse stiffened. “Does that mean we can’t tell her about Corrie?” she asked, her voice barely above a whisper.


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