A Replacement Bride

Chapter 259

The look on Jayden's face changed immediately. His smile stiffened up, but he kept it on. Warmly, he said, "Yes. We've been out of touch these few years, but we were good friends."

"I see." Jennifer nodded. She then tilted her head to the side and smiled while muttering, "It's been a few eventful years. Kathy's been out of touch with a lot of her old friends. I don't mind them meeting up occasionally. Everyone's living their own lives now, and they can share some stories." She looked like she was reminded of something, and then she asked, "Oh, Jayden, are you married?"

The question caught him by surprise. It took him a while to react, and he shook his head. "I'm not."

"Do you have a girlfriend, then?"

Jayden shook his head. "No."

"Huh?" Jennifer put on a look of surprise. "Oh, but you're so handsome. You must be a ladies' man, and yet you're still single?"

Jayden turned his gaze to Katherine instinctively. Something shone within his eyes, and he turned his attention back to Jennifer.

"Mrs. Olsen, actually—"

happily interrupted, "Jayden, if you're still single, I can match you up

quickly waved his hands.

can't force a relationship. I'd like to go with the

nothing of that statement, but not the people in the room. Jennifer had seen a lot in her life. She had overheard the

talk so Jayden would stay away from Katherine. At the same time, she wanted to help the kids. She got what

life. Of course, you need to woo the ones you like." She acknowledged Jayden's statement, but then she added, "On the condition that the lady feels the same about you. If she doesn't harbor any feelings for you, your efforts will be for nothing. And even if you wish to woo a lady, you need to make sure you aren't hurting anyone. If you try to woo a lady who's in love with someone else, or worse, a taken or married

emphasized the last word, and Jayden's

the change in his expression, and she smiled. Then she turned around and held Katherine's hand, patting it. "But you got one part right. You can't force a relationship. You have to go with the flow.

this? Katherine was a little speechless.

ran into each other five years ago by chance, and now they're married because of a promise. They get along well, and now they're in

Grandma, you're embarrassing me!

to Joaquin and tossed the ball into his court. "Don't you think so,

friendlier than usual. She's trying to help me out, eh? A smile curled his lips. Right in front of Jayden, Joaquin gave Katherine a loving look, and his smile broadened. "Jennifer's right. Fate works in magical ways. My fate has been intertwined with Kathy's since a long time ago. I'm honored that I can raise a family with her. And I'm blessed." He enunciated every word