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    Corrie turned sideways with an enigmatic smile ying on her lips. "Do you know why Tess is so fond of me?"


    After washing her hands, Elyse turned off the tap and dried her hands with a tissue. "Couldn''t care less. Not my business."


    Corrie''sugh was almost musical. "It''s because I used to date Jayden. We were together for almost two years."


    Elyse''s heart skipped a beat at the bombshell revtion. Corrie''s words echoed in her mind like a broken record.


    Lost in her memories, Corrie continued, "It was a whirlwind, really. Jayden and I were both being pushed towards arranged marriages by our families. We had a mutual friend who suggested we pretend to be in love to escape the arrangements."


    With a wistful sigh, she added, "And we yed our parts for nearly two years.''


    Jealousy burned in Elyse''s chest, but she masked it with a cool facade. "Two years is a long time. Why didn''t you two just tie the knot?"


    Corrie clenched her fists, frustration coursing through her. Why didn''t they tie the knot? Oh, that was right-because Jayden had a life-altering car ident! Who in their right mind would willingly marty a disabled


    man? Especially one as cold-hearted as Jayden. Being with him was like being trapped in an icebox, devoid of any warmth or affection


    As for Corrie, she hailed from a powerful family, one wherepetition ran in the family''s blood. Since childhood, she''d been taught to fight tooth and nail for what she


    desired.


    Entering into a faux romance with Jayden wasn''t just about escaping her family''s matchmaking schemes. It was also about leveraging his status to elevate her own.


    Little did she know, fate had other ns in store when Jayden''s ident changed


    everything.


    In a bid to evade the Owen family''s matchmaking pressures and cut her connection with Jayden, Corrie swiftly made the decision to pursue studies abroad.


    "I had to pursue my studies," Corrie exined, her voice tinged with regret. "I wanted to finish my education and then tie the knot with Jayden, but... he ended up marrying you."


    Elyse remainedposed, her features betraying no hint of emotion.


    After a pregnant pause, she mustered a strained smile. "Well, you certainly picked an opportune moment to jet off abroad, coinciding perfectly with Jayden''s unfortunate ident."


    Corrie merely shrugged, devoid of any remorse. "Such is fate, isn''t it? Sometimes, we''re just destined to miss each other by a hair''s breadth."


    With a curt nod, Elyse attempted to leave, but Corrie halted her with a disingenuous smile.


    10 take care of Jayden for me, won''t you? He''s not the easiest person to deal with. Patience is key."W


    Elyse''s brows furrowed in irritation. "My rtionship with Jayden is none of your concern!"


    It was abundantly clear to Elyse that Corrie harbored ulterior motives.


    As Elyse re-entered the room, Jayden was awaiting her.


    Taking her seat, Elyse settled back into her chair, her presence seemingly unnoticed until Corrie also made her way back.


    However, Corrie''s face betrayed her inner turmoil, her eyes rimmed with redness, evidence of recent tears shed.


    Sensing her distress, Tess wasted no time in springing to action, tossing aside her fork with a tter. "Did someone upset you?" Tess demanded, her tone protective and fierce. "Come here, my dear. Let me hug away all your problems."


    Without hesitation, Corrie darted towards Tess, seeking sce in her embrace.


    Nestling into Tess''sforting hold, Corrie unleashed a torrent of tears.


    Observing the scene, Tess''s ire turned towards Elyse, her usatory gaze piercing. "What have you done to Corrie? Have you mistreated her in any way?" she interrogated, her voiceced with indignation.


    With an icy re, Elyse leveled a cold retort at Corrie. "usations require proof. You can''t simply use me without evidence. When did you be a cop?""Tess bristled at Elyse''s defiance, her teeth clenched as she shot back, "How dare you speak to me like that? You must have said something to Corrie!"


    Elyse remainedposed, her demeanor unwavering. "Where''s your evidence? What grounds do you have to use me? Did I physically harm her? Did I verbally abuse her? Show me proof," Elyse said calmly.


    Tess faltered, unable to respond as Elyse''s logic left her at a loss for words.


    Meanwhile, Corrie, having wiped her tears, gathered her resolve. "I apologize. I wasn''t crying because of Ms. Lloyd, but because..."


    She nced tentatively at Jayden before turning away, unable to meet his gaze.


    Jayden raised an eyebrow. "Me? Did I hit you2"


    Tess''s expression shifted, her tone softening as sheforted Corrie. "Don''t be upset, my dear. If you have any grievances, tell me. I''ll talk to them for you. If they''ve wronged you, I''ll demand an apology."


    Corrie sniffled, hesitating before admitting, "I just feel that now that they are married, I''ll never have the chance to care for Jayden. I still owe him, and I fear I''ll never be able to repay him."