Chapter 395:

Elyse instinctively wanted to apologize, but she knew Theo wouldn't want to hear it. Instead, she turned away to avoid him. After calming down, Theo realized he'd lost his cool. He cared about how Elyse saw him, but he couldn't find the words. They sat in uncomfortable silence.

Arriving at their destination, they got out and walked to the police station in silence. A policeman eventually escorted Elyse to see Kaelyn. Kaelyn, in a prison uniform and handcuffs, sat quietly across the glass; her complexion was pale, and her expression hardened. As Elyse approached, Theo's voice came from behind: "Don't worry, I'll be right here." Without replying, she stepped forward.

When Kaelyn saw her, a sarcastic, mocking, almost pitiful smile crept across her lips. Elyse met her gaze expressionlessly. "I just want to ask you one question," Elyse said. Kaelyn's smile strained. "What is it?" "Why did you try to kill me so many times?" Elyse finally asked. "Do I need a reason to want you dead?" Kaelyn responded defiantly. "Don't you?" Elyse pressed. "You really came here just to ask me that? Don't you want to know any of Jayden's secrets?" Kaelyn countered. "No, I don't," Elyse replied without hesitation.

Surprised, Kaelyn's expression darkened. "Elyse, you know what? That's why I hate you so much. I'm jealous of you. Maybe the only thing that will calm my jealousy is your death." "If that's your reason for wanting me dead, then you're too unremarkable to hold my interest," Elyse said flatly. Kaelyn fixed her gaze on Elyse. "You've really changed. You dare to defy me now." Elyse had expected Kaelyn to confide in her, but the conversation felt disappointingly dull. She regretted coming.

As she stood up to leave, Kaelyn suddenly called her name. Elyse turned around. "See you next time, Elyse," Kaelyn said. But Elyse ignored her. She found Kaelyn paranoid, even a little unhinged. Stepping out of the room, Theo asked, "What did Kaelyn say to you?" "A bunch of bullshit," Elyse said flatly. Checking her phone, she saw her driver had arrived. She hurried to meet him.

Seeing this, Theo called after her, "Let me drive you home." "No thanks. The driver is already here," Elyse replied, brushing off the offer. "Do you really have to do this?" Theo's smile was strained, his eyes filled with helplessness. Elyse paused and looked back at him. "It's better this way. Stop being stubborn. Let's move on."

Theo stood frozen, staring sadly at her retreating figure. He wanted to move on, but he couldn't bring himself to. They were going in different directions, yet his eyes remained locked on her, unable to focus on the path ahead, knowing she was the one he wanted to follow. Elyse quickly slipped into the car to avoid him.

Seated inside, she started to text Jayden, but a message from him popped up: "Pick me up at this address."

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