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—"

finish. She happily interrupted, "Jayden, if you're still single, I can match you up with

proposal surprised Jayden, and he quickly waved his hands. "It's alright, Mrs.

said with a smile, "We can't force a relationship. I'd like to go with the flow, and I believe fate has everything in store for me. If I like someone, I will try my

nothing of that statement, but not the people in the room. Jennifer had seen a lot in her life. She had overheard the conversation between Jayden and Joaquin before coming in, and she knew

kept making small talk so Jayden would stay away from Katherine. At the same time, she wanted to

about you. If she doesn't harbor any feelings for you, your efforts

word,

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.

dragging me into this? Katherine was a little speechless.

and Joaquin are fated to be together. They ran into each other five years ago by chance, and now they're married because of a promise. They get

Grandma, you're embarrassing me!

to Joaquin and tossed the ball into his court.

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 slowly, injecting all