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—"

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

he quickly waved his hands. "It's alright, Mrs. Olsen. That's

like to go with the flow, and I believe fate has everything in store for me. If

statement, but not the people in the room. Jennifer had seen a lot in her

she came in and kept making small talk so Jayden would stay away from Katherine. At the same time, she wanted to help the kids. She got what Jayden was trying

leave any regrets in your 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,

last word,

hand, patting it. "But

dragging me into this? Katherine was a little speechless.

fated to be together. They ran into each other five years ago by chance, and

Grandma, you're embarrassing me!

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

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