Chapter 33:

Jayden inquired, “You can cook? I have a few specialties I want to cook for you as a way to thank you for your help,” Elyse replied with a smile. “I’m in for a treat tonight then.”

Pleased that Jayden was open to having dinner with her, Elyse said cheerfully, “Then I’ll go start preparing now.” Watching her energetic departure, Jayden couldn’t help but smile.

Just then, the butler Driscoll appeared at the door and caught the genuine smile on Jayden’s face. “Sir, isn’t your wife lovely?”

Jayden accepted a cup of tea from him, feigning indifference. “What do you mean by that?”

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“You’re overthinking it. I didn’t mean anything by it. I just think she’s a good match for you,” Driscoll replied.

“You are fond of her,” Jayden asked.

“No, I can see that you are fond of her. To me, your happiness is what matters most,” Driscoll responded.

Jayden replied, “I never said I’m happy to have her as my wife.”

Driscoll simply smiled kindly and remained silent.

invite Jayden to dinner. The butler and maids had already left, providing privacy for the couple. Upon arriving at the

smile vanished immediately. “I’ve poured my heart into these. Please show some respect for the

further comment, took his seat, and tried a bite from one of the dishes. After he finished, Elyse

not very good. It’s

oily? Try this one; it must be

too sour. It lacks sweetness,

gestured to the other dish. “This one should

it and simply

you don’t like any of

tried the soup next and remarked, “The soup can’t be

apron and went upstairs with an

her sudden departure, Jayden called over Driscoll. When Driscoll realized Elyse had left,

went back

having dinner together? Why did

“I’m not sure.”

must have said something to

recounted the event, Driscoll responded, “Sir, how could you say that? We’ve tasted all the dishes she cooked. They might not be

especially after she said she’d cook for him as a way to thank him. Could she really have stormed out just

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