Chapter 998:
But it didn’t take long for him to realize what Theo was doing. He knew her ex-boyfriend was deliberately
revisiting old memories, a subtle reminder that Edward had no place in Elyse’s past.
Theo was flexing his history with her, rubbing it in that Edward couldn't rewrite what had already been shared
between them.
Unable to keep quiet any longer, Edward blurted out, “Who is this guy? What's his deal? Are you two friends or
something?”
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Elyse responded calmly, without a hint of awkwardness, “This is my ex-boyfriend.” Even as she said it, a small
sigh escaped her. It amazed her how someone she once dreaded seeing now sat next to her, casually chatting
about their shared past as if they were old friends.
It was a dynamic she never thought possible—yet here they were, laughing and reminiscing without the weight
of bitterness. Treally did work wonders, she thought. Tcould change everything.
Edward, on the other hand, was completely blindsided. Theo was her ex-boyfriend? He already had to deal with
Jayden, Elyse’s ex-husband, and now the ex-boyfriend had materialized! What was with all these exes hanging
around?
Didn't they know that a good ex was supposed to stay in the past and out of sight? Or better yet, disappear
entirely? It was bad enough that Jayden had cback to beg for a second chance.
And now Theo had crossed oceans to do... what exactly? Get back together with Elyse too?
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Edward’s mind raced with frustration. He wanted to curse them both—Jayden and Theo were shameless,
stubborn men who clearly didn’t know when to quit. After a moment of fuming, Edward decided to take the direct
approach.
His tone was laced with challenge as he asked, “So, since he’s an ex, can | ask why you two broke up?”
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Elyse quirked an eyebrow and offered Theo a sardonic half-smile. “Theo, maybe you should tell him the reason.”
Theo shot a loaded glance at Edward, fully aware of the man’s scheming presence, biding his tfor such an
opportunity.
With all eyes on him, Theo hesitated, then admitted, “It was all my fault. | behaved terribly.” Standing before
Elyse, Theo couldn't dodge the truth.
Any attempt to fabricate a story or minimize his actions would only reinforce her view of him as the same—a
man who hadn't matured at all.
While he despised his former self and wished to distance himself from those days, Theo knew he couldn't lie to
Elyse.
“You mean you cheated on her?” Edward's eyes gleamed with predatory excitement, as if he were a starved
beast finally sensing prey. He then smirked, reassessing Theo's threat level.