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.

and queried, “Why bring

was

Jayden remarked, “It’s the servants’ responsibility.

hand, Elyse interjected, trying to ease the tension. “You

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

joy upon hearing this. “Now

energy,”

lips. “Why? You promised to cooperate with me. Can’t you keep your

under her gaze, averted his

Jayden clearly

completing the massage, Elyse headed to the orchestra’s studio with her bag. Upon arrival, she sought out Wanda only to find she was in a meeting. 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 rid the paint,

a voice called

turned to see a young man approaching. Recognizing him,

college classmate who shared her passion for music, specialized

fine. Everything’s resolved,”

his chest. “I was worried you’d take it hard. Weddings

and the red paint in the locker behind her. Concern etched his features

direction. “Who else could it

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

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