Trading My Ex for His Uncle (Nyla and Damon) novel Chapter 1321

"Fine, Brandon. Don't regret this!" Jayden snapped and hung up the phone.

Brandon set his phone down and walked out of his office.

…

When Jayden returned to the hospital ward, Michelle looked at him with anticipation. "Jayden, what did Brandon say? Did he agree to come?"

Meeting Michelle's hopeful gaze, Jayden pressed his lips together and lowered his eyes, unable to meet hers. "Michelle... Brandon's been really busy with work lately, so he doesn't have time to visit. But once he's less busy, he'll come see you—"

"You don't have to lie to me," Michelle cut him off, her gaze falling as she gave a self-deprecating smile. "He's not busy… He just doesn't want to come, does he?"

"Michelle..." Jayden walked over to the bedside, wanting to comfort her, but he didn't know what to say.

"Jayden, can I have some time alone?" Michelle asked quietly.

Seeing the heartbreak on her face, Jayden felt a sharp pang of sadness. He also felt a growing sense of unfairness toward her.

She had been injured saving Brandon, yet ever since she'd been hospitalized, all he had done was send an assistant to pay the bills and deliver some supplements. He hadn't visited her once.

Even as a casual friend, he wouldn't be so cold, let alone after all the years they'd spent together.

The more Jayden thought about it, the angrier he became.

Taking a deep breath, he looked at Michelle and said firmly, "Don't worry, Michelle. I'll make sure Brandon comes to see you!"

With that, he turned and walked out of the room. He made a call. "Do something for me!"

Once Jayden left, Michelle picked up her phone and opened her chat with Brandon.

Their conversation had stopped over a week ago when she had asked him to visit, but he never responded.

As she turned to leave, Stefan suddenly called out, "Veevee, wait a second…"

Valarie turned back, raising an eyebrow at his cautious expression.

Amused, she asked, "What is it?"

Stefan looked nervous, his hands clenched at his sides. Taking a deep breath, he finally blurted out, "Can I... hug you?"

His voice was barely above a whisper, and he couldn't even meet her eyes. His ears were bright red, almost like they were burning.

Valarie was momentarily stunned, then chuckled. She took a step closer.

As she approached, Stefan caught the scent of gardenias from her perfume.