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.

the evening, after finishing the last dish, Elyse headed to the study to invite Jayden to dinner. The butler and maids had already

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

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

good. It’s too

Try this one; it must be better,” Elyse encouraged, offering another

and remarked, “It’s too sour. It lacks sweetness, which

Frustrated but not defeated, Elyse gestured to the other dish.

it and

of them?” Elyse asked, her expression

remarked, “The soup can’t be bad,

this, Elyse removed her apron and

over Driscoll. When Driscoll realized Elyse had left, he asked,

went back to

Why did she go to

“I’m not sure.”

must have said something to upset her,

all the dishes she cooked. They might not be spectacular,

frowned, puzzled by Elyse’s reaction. He didn’t think she would be so sensitive to a few critical comments, especially after she said she’d cook for him

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