Chapter 88:

With a sudden realization, the maid turned to find Elyse looking lost. Sensing her mistake, she hastened to reassure her. “Please don’t dwell on it. That’s all in the past. You’re his wife now, and he’s devoted to you.” Elyse bit her lip, her silence betraying her inner turmoil.

Yet the pink scarf in the collection room continued to prick at her heart, a constant reminder of Jayden’s past. Seeing Elyse’s distress, the maid hurriedly attempted to console her. “Please don’t be disheartened. The past is just that — past.”

But the weight of the past lingered heavily in Elyse’s thoughts. Why had Theo left after a mere phone call from his past love Kaelyn? And why couldn’t Shaun muster the courage to turn down Dolores? Despite Jayden marrying her, doubts crept in. She knew she should focus on making their present life joyful, but the nagging voice in her mind persisted. What if Jayden chooses his former lover like Theo and Shaun did? What would you do then?

Elyse kept telling herself that they were content together now, and there was no need for jealousy to rear its head.

The maid tried to comfort Elyse again, but Elyse cut her off. “I’m fine. Put my motorcycle away. Let’s head out.” With a forced smile, Elyse suppressed her emotions and turned to leave the collection room.

Over the next two days, her mood remained sour. She kept busy, leaving early and returning late, purposely avoiding any encounters with Jayden. Though Jayden noticed her behavior, he attributed it to her anger over the confiscated motorcycle.

As Jayden’s grandfather’s seventieth birthday approached, Elyse adorned herself in a purple dress Jayden had selected and accompanied him to his grandpa’s place.

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a view of the river, the house showcased breathtaking scenery. Stepping out of the car, Elyse couldn’t help but feel a twinge of insecurity. Was this house the confidence of a family with a century-long legacy? Each corner seemed steeped in history,

“Feeling

Elyse managed an awkward smile. “Um, maybe a

to be part of my family,” Jayden

calmly dispelled her self-doubt as they entered the house with the

they reached the garden, they were greeted by familiar faces. “Jayden, glad

Brook greeted Jayden’s aunt with his usual

recalled seeing photos of Jayden’s family members before arriving. Jessie Owen Brook’s mother was Jayden’s aunt. Sadly, her husband had passed away many years ago,

my mother. You

to meet you, Aunt Jessie,” Elyse

warmly. “You’re a lovely young woman. Marrying Jayden must be quite

quickly reassured her, “Aunt Jessie, I’m not at all unhappy. I’m actually very happy to

I’ve told you Jayden and Elyse love each other. Why won’t you

Elyse, “I apologize on behalf of my

not bothered anymore,” Elyse replied, though in truth, it still weighed heavily on her mind. She couldn’t shake the feeling that Jessie’s remark was actually a jab at

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