A Caged Songbird's Escape: Into the Arms of a Predator novel Chapter 571

Rex's train of thought didn't surprise Rowan in the slightest.

Rowan nodded meaningfully, playing along with his logic. "So, what do you think about my match with Elissa?"

"What do you think?"

Seeing that Rowan wasn't genuinely planning to marry Maya, Rex let out a long breath of relief. He shot him a sideways glance while eating his breakfast. "You practically raised her. Who would dare say you're not good enough for her?"

When the day came for them to truly go public with their relationship, Rex feared there would be far more voices claiming Elissa wasn't good enough for Rowan.

After all, high society only cared about family background and wealth.

No one would bother to consider that during Rowan's most lonely, helpless moments, it was little Elissa who had stayed right by his side, refusing to leave him.

Hearing this, Rowan arched an amused brow. "Really?"

"Has someone been running their mouth?"

Rex furrowed his brows, instantly looking like a fiercely loyal friend ready to go to war.

"No one has said anything yet."

"Good."

Rex knew it hadn't been easy for him and Elissa to get to where they were today. Out of respect for the breakfast Rowan had personally cooked for him, Rex patted his chest confidently. "With me around, no one will ever dare say a word. You just enjoy robbing the cradle in peace."

Otherwise, he wouldn't mind teaching anyone who gossiped a harsh lesson on Rowan's behalf.

Didn't these people know it was a sin to ruin a good match?

Rowan nodded, looking pleased. "I feel much better hearing you say that."

Then, he smoothly changed the subject back to the main point. "You still haven't told me what that Jade Pendant actually looks like."

After finishing a steaming plate of food, Rex's defenses had completely melted away. He picked up his phone and started scrolling through his photos. "I'm pretty sure I've shown you before."

Rowan had a vague memory of it as well. "Yeah, that's why I wanted to see it again."

"Here."

Rex found a photo from Vera's second birthday party.

The indoor heating had been on full blast, so the little girl was only wearing a beautiful princess dress. She was being held lovingly by her family, surrounded like a precious star, and the Jade Pendant rested perfectly against her delicate neck.

Her flawless, rosy little face featured large, bright eyes that sparkled like dark jewels.

She had a cute, perky little nose and her chin was tilted up slightly, looking every bit the proud little princess.

Rowan took the phone. The moment his gaze fell on the screen, he froze in sheer shock.

In an instant, he superimposed the little girl on the screen with the memory of the young girl from his past.

He didn't even need to look closely at what the Jade Pendant looked like anymore.

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