GoodNovelChapter 256:
Elyse stepped back, clearly skeptical of Pearce’s words. Exiting the car, Pearce asked her, “Ms. Lloyd, are you
free now? If so, | can verify my identity for you. I'm headed to the university office to deal with something.”
Elyse gave him a peculiar look. “Why should | accompany you? | don’t even know you.”
Pearce’s grin widened. “Your music has deeply moved me. I'd like to befriend you.” His genuine compliment
touched Elyse, fulfilling her desire for recognition in music, something Pearce was the first to offer. After some
hesitation, Elyse reluctantly agreed, “I'll trust you this time.”
Pearce breathed a sigh of relief. “I won't ask you to ride in my car to avoid scaring you. Let's walk there.”
Elyse nodded in agreement, hesitant to accept a ride, fearing potential danger. Pearce was considerate,
engaging in conversation to ease Elyse’s unease. Elyse also noticed that Pearce seemed both physically and
mentally well-off. His calm and steady demeanor reminded her of her husband.
Pearce continued chatting, noticing Elyse’s distraction. He candidly said, “Ms. Lloyd, talking to you feels like
speaking to family. | can’t help but keep talking.”
Elyse was momentarily taken aback but didn’t fully grasp his meaning. “Have you played the violin since
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtchildhood?” Pearce asked.
Elyse pondered briefly. “Somewhat.”
Pearce praised her talent. “Your parents must be music enthusiasts, right?”
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Without hesitation, Elyse replied, “Nope. My parents have no knowledge of music whatsoever.” In fact, Lanny
and Glenda had no interest in music, let alone classical music.
Pearce was surprised. “Really? Could | see a photo of your parents, please?”
Startled by Pearce’s request, Elyse becwary once more. She wondered if he was being a pervert, probing
into her family background so soon. Realizing she might have misjudged, Pearce clarified, “I'm simply curious
about what your parents look like since they've raised such a talented individual like yourself.”
After a moment of hesitation, Elyse decided to trust him. Odd as he may seem, she doubted he would pose any
threat to Lanny and Glenda. She showed Pearce a photo before promptly putting her phone away.
Pearce studied her for a moment before speaking thoughtfully. “Forgiveif this comes off as rude, but I'm
curious. Why do you bear no resemblance to your parents?”
Elyse was taken aback, as Jayden had once made a similar observation. In a resigned tone, she replied, “They
are indeed my biological parents.”
Pearce didn’t respond immediately. Instead, he walked over the fallen golden leaves, emotions flickering in his
eyes. Suddenly, he said, “You don’t resemble your parents at all, but you remindof a family member.”
Confused, Elyse asked, “What did you say?”
Pearce masked his emotions behind a smile. “I said that you resemble someone | know. That's why you give me
a sense of family.”
Elyse breathed a sigh of relief once she grasped his meaning. Accompanying Pearce to the university, she
discovered that he was indeed a professor set to hold a seminar the following week. Once they completed his
tasks, Pearce turned to her. “See, I've been honest with you, haven't 17”
Elyse nodded in agreement. “Yes, you have.”
Glancing at his watch, Pearce suggested, “It’s lunchtime. | believe there was a misunderstanding earlier. Would
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After a brief consideration, Elyse nodded. “Certainly. My treat.”
Pearce shook his head. “No, | never allow a woman to pay for my meal.”
They settled into a restaurant close to the university and placed their orders. Pearce’s gaze remained fixed on
Elyse, unnoticed by her initially. After stpassed, she couldn't ignore it any longer and asked, “Why are
you staring atlike that?”
The longer Pearce looked, the more he saw a resemblance to that person. With controlled enthusiasm, Pearce
offered a gentle smile. “Oh, it’s nothing. You're quite captivating, Ms. Lloyd. | find it hard to look away. Have |
offended you?”
Elyse didn’t mince words. “Yes, you have, Mr. Benson. I'm married, and my husband and | are deeply in love.”
“Deeply in love? | heard rumors that you two don’t get along. That he chose his ex-girlfriend over you. Is that
true?” His words drained the color from Elyse’s face.
The upper-class social circle was unforgivingly small. Just the night before, she had hosted a birthday party with
many guests, none of whom were oblivious to her discomfort. She hadn't anticipated the news spreading so
quickly, leaving her utterly unprepared.
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