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    Theo nced up and spoke to Elyse. “I’m heading back now. I’ll keep my promise to you.”


    Elyse’s eyes formed gentle smiles. “Alright, I trust you won’t let me down.”


    Theo turned and exited.


    After departing from the hospital, he lingered in his car, taking his time. He pulled out a pack of cigarettes, lit one, and rested it between his lips.


    Surrounded by the drifting smoke, he looked thoughtful. His mind wandered to the past. Since his separation from Elyse, he had softened, gradually bing more attuned to the feelings and conditions of others.


    He now embraced a more nuanced emotional life, a departure from his previous existence of cold calctions.


    He felt more alive, imbued with genuine emotions, no longer like a robot governed by strict logic.


    Was this change a part of Elyse that remained with him?


    He whispered to himself, “Yet, this piece you left me with makes me realize my solitude. I have always been alone.”


    The realization that Elyse would no longer be by his side hung heavily in the air. He spoke with a touch of sadness. “Bing more human really opens my eyes to how insignificant and solitary I can be.”


    He remained in the car for a long time before finally tossing the cigarette butt and driving away from the hospital.


    His journey took him through four hours of driving, eventually bringing him to a rustic cabin in a mountainous area.


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    Without a moment’s hesitation, he exited his car and stepped inside.


    Inside, Jayden, absent for the past couple of days, was idly fiddling with a gun while seated on a wooden chair.


    As Theo entered, Jayden casually lifted his eyes. Recognizing his visitor, he quirked an eyebrow. “What brings you here? Aren’t you concerned about blowing my cover?”


    Theo responded with a light chuckle. “Is keeping your location a secret more crucial than Elyse’s safety?”


    Jayden’s expression turned serious. “What’s that supposed to mean?”


    Theo continued, “Elyse was hospitalized today because of a fever. Were you aware?”


    Jayden straightened up, his worry evident. “Is she alright?”


    Theo gave a wryugh. “Guess what they discovered during her check-up?”


    Impatient with his indirectness, Jayden snapped, “Just spit it out already. Are you messing with me or what?”


    “Elyse is pregnant.”


    Jayden froze. After a long silence, he asked with uncertainty, “What did you say?”


    “You heard me correctly,” Theo replied. “Elyse’s pregnant. But…” He paused, leaving the sentence hanging.


    Growing agitated, Jayden pressed him, “But what? Just spit it out!”


    Theo continued with gravity. “Her emotions have been unstable due to your disappearance. She’s unwell, and the pregnancy is threatened. There’s a high risk of miscarriage.”


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