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?”

Lаtєѕt chɑptєrs іn g𝑎lnοvєls.𝑐ο𝗺

“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.

study to invite Jayden to dinner. The butler and maids had already left, providing privacy for the couple. Upon arriving at the table, Jayden saw four dishes laid out and

my heart into these. Please show some respect

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

very good. It’s too

it must be better,” Elyse

too sour. It lacks sweetness, which

defeated, Elyse gestured to

tasted it and

don’t like any of them?” Elyse asked,

next and remarked, “The

Elyse removed her apron and went upstairs with an

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

back

having dinner together? Why did she

“I’m not sure.”

have said something to upset

tasted all the dishes she cooked. They might not be

would be so sensitive to a few critical comments, especially after she said she’d cook for him as a way to thank him. Could she really

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