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 g?lnοvєls.?ο?

“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.

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

vanished immediately. “I’ve poured my heart into these. Please show

from further comment, took his seat, and tried a bite from one of the dishes. After he finished, Elyse asked with anticipation, “How is

very good. It’s too oily,”

one; it must be better,”

it and remarked, “It’s too sour.

Elyse gestured to the other dish. “This

tasted it and simply stated, “Too

don’t like any of them?” Elyse

and remarked, “The soup can’t

removed her apron and went upstairs

When Driscoll realized Elyse had left,

went back to her

together? Why

“I’m not sure.”

have said something to upset

Jayden recounted the event, Driscoll responded, “Sir, how could you say that? We’ve tasted all the dishes she cooked. They might not be spectacular, but they’re certainly not bad. You’ve hurt

would be so sensitive to a few critical comments, especially after she said she’d cook for him

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