?Chapter 484:


    After Jorge’s birthday celebration, Kaiden, puzzled by Ellie’s cryptic remarks, had asked Bruce to investigate any potential connection between Demi and Carole. The investigation revealed, however, that the party had been Demi’s first meeting with Carole.


    Lost in thought, Kaiden was startled by the ringing of his phone.


    He nced at Ellie, then decided to take the call first and speak with her afterward. Ellie’s lips twisted into a sardonic smile.


    Kaiden’s avoidance of a direct answer was a silent refusal to dismiss Carole.


    As the phone call continued, Kaiden’s expression darkened. Without warning, he stood up, a frown forming on his face.


    “Ellie, something’se up. I’ll see you tomorrow,” he said, urgency in his voice.


    Ellie’s gaze dropped, her expression clouded by an air of cold indifference.


    She had seen the caller ID. It was Carole.AdChoicesADVERTISING


    One call from her, and Kaiden was ready to leave.


    “Wait,” Ellie said, taking a deep breath to steady herself. “Kaiden, are you really going to leave now?”


    He turned toward her, his hand gently caressing her face. “I’ll spend tomorrow morning with you, okay?”


    Did he truly believe she wanted him to stay because of attachment?


    “Kaiden, I don’t need you tomorrow morning. I need you now,” Ellie said, her voiceced with a mix of pride and determination. “This is my final stand.”AdChoicesADVERTISING


    This was Ellie’s ultimate ultimatum to Kaiden: to choose between her and Carole. For Ellie, it was also a final test of her own resolve.


    “I can’t stay now. There’s an urgent matter,” Kaiden replied softly, trying to soothe her. “Please, Ellie, understand.” What was so urgent?


    Ellie wanted to ask, but held herself back. What pressing issue could Carole possibly have?


    In the eyes of men, the significance of a woman’s concerns often depended on how much value they ced on her. The nature of the urgency was irrelevant. What mattered was that Kaiden hadbeled it “urgent.”


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    Ellie refused to wallow in misery or endure any more bitter words.


    Once Kaiden left, the room sank into a hollow silence. It felt starkly vacant.


    Perhaps the emptiness wasn’t in the room, but in Ellie’s heart. Kaiden’s promise to stay with her tomorrow now seemed distant and hollow.


    Brisa’s condition worsened despite the medication.


    Upon arriving at the hospital, Kaiden discovered the doctor was hesitant to administer any treatment without his consent.


    “Kaiden, I’m so sorry. It’s my fault. I should’ve taken better care of your mother. She’s been in so much pain, even though she took her medication regrly…”


    Carole’s apologies were interrupted by sobs and sniffles.


    Unbeknownst to anyone, it was Carole who had switched Brisa’s medication with harmless vitamins, causing her sudden decline in health. Yet, Carole had no other options.AdChoicesADVERTISING


    After all, it was only during crises involving Brisa that Kaiden would rush to her side.


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