StartNovelChapter 1677: Her phone's sudden ring shattered her reverie-Hardy's nblazing across the screen. Her movements were mechanical as she answered.
"Well done. Elyse gave up and left," Hardy reported. "Your cover's blown, but we can buy you stime." Tracy's voice wavered. "She was crying just now... so heartbroken. It's tearingapart." Static crackled through Hardy's weary sigh. "Nothing can be done. We're near our goal. Elyse will understand when the tcomes." "But I don't want her to see me," Tracy whispered, the confession weighing like lead on her tongue. "If the plan succeeds, if I get the chance, I just want to disappear." A heavy silence stretched between them before Hardy responded with quiet resolve. "Running isn't the answer, Tracy. You need to face this." Tracy's voice trembled with raw emotion. "She didn't see me. She must be devastated, right?" "Yeah," Hardy confirmed solemnly. "I witnessed it. She was inconsolable. Wasn't easy to watch." Tracy's fingers curled into tight fists as she battled to contain the tempest of emotions within her.
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtDrawing artificial strength into her voice, she pivoted the conversation. "Has Lowell returned yet? When should we expect him?" "He's still tied up at the office. No need to worry," Hardy replied. "Listen, I've got matters to attend to. Stay inside and keep out of sight." The moment the line went dead, Tracy's strength crumbled like a house of cards. She slid down the wall, collapsing in on herself. Tears traced silver paths down her cheeks.
"I'm so sorry, Elyse," she choked out between sobs. "I'm so, so sorry. I never meant to shut you out. I just can't return. I can't." Elyse's anguish erupted in soul-deep sobs.
She found solace in Jayden's protective embrace, weeping until exhaustion finally claimed her.
Jayden attempted every consolation he knew, but her grief remained impenetrable.
At last, she drifted into fitful slumber in the car, granting him his first breath of relief.
As he steered toward home, his phone chirped with news that Lucille and Leon were heading to Shaun's residence.
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Comprehending their intentions, Jayden swiftly altered course toward Shaun's home.
Though Shaun had anticipated Lucille and Leon's arrival, his fixation on om Tracy's situation left him with no patience for their intrusion. He abandoned them at his threshold without ceremony.
Upon arrival, Jayden discovered the couple clutching a document, their a determination/ unwavering despite E. their frail appearance.
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