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 a lady. Want to give

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

remain courteous as he relaxed his jaw and 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

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

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

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

last word,

never left him. She noticed 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. Take Kathy and

this? Katherine was a

years ago by chance, and now they're married because of a promise. They get along well,

Grandma, you're embarrassing me!

to Joaquin and tossed the ball into his court. "Don't

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