Chapter 36:

The next day, Elyse woke with bleary eyes, rubbing away sleep as she rose from bed. After a quick wash, she descended to the first floor for breakfast.

“Good morning! Please join us for breakfast,” Driscoll greeted upon seeing her.

Elyse trotted over and took her seat, noticing Jayden’s absence. “Where’s Jayden?” she inquired curiously.

“He’s in the study. I’ll bring breakfast to him later,” Driscoll replied.

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Knowing Jayden’s preference for the study, Elyse suggested, “Let me take breakfast to him there. I’ll give him a massage afterward.”

“Alright, I’ll prepare it in the kitchen,” Driscoll agreed with a smile.

With bread and butter for breakfast, Elyse planned to check on the orchestra later, now that the internet rumors about her had subsided and her clarification had been released.

After breakfast, she accepted a tray from Driscoll and made her way to the study. Inside, Jayden was engaged in a phone call. Hearing her approach, he promptly ended the call and settled into his wheelchair, feigning nonchalance.

“Breakfast is served!” Elyse announced cheerfully as she placed the tray before him.

the food and queried,

She was

“It’s the servants’ responsibility. You shouldn’t

in hand, Elyse interjected, trying to ease the tension. “You know, bringing you breakfast is a gesture of

Elyse’s disappointed expression, and relented. “Well, I’ll reluctantly

joy upon hearing this. “Now eat up. Afterward,

your energy,” Jayden

lips. “Why? You promised to

gaze, averted his eyes. “Do as you

gentle smile. He could tell Jayden clearly doted on Elyse, though he stubbornly refused to

She resolved to wait until the meeting adjourned. Retrieving activated charcoal from her bag, she addressed the lingering paint odor in her locker. While she couldn’t

voice

see a young man approaching. Recognizing him, she greeted him warmly. “Hi Freddy! Welcome

what happened. Are you alright?” Freddy Sugden, her high school and college classmate who shared her passion for music, specialized in

Everything’s resolved,”

sighed and patted his chest. “I was worried you’d take it hard. Weddings are such a

in the locker behind her. Concern etched his features as he asked, “Who vandalized your locker with paint? How

subtly nodded in her direction.

“You’re back from your tour, Freddy! Congratulations! I heard it was a smashing success,” Rebekah’s face brightened as she rushed

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