Chapter 89:

As Jayden lifted his cup for a sip, he casually remarked, “My uncle and aunt have a daughter who’s currently abroad.”

Upon hearing the introduction, Elyse hesitated briefly before rising to greet the two. However, Seth and Julie remained unresponsive. Julie, in particular, eyed her with evident disdain as she sipped her tea.

Sensing their hostility, Elyse decided against engaging them further and resumed her seat after the brief greeting.

Seth, checking the time on his phone, inquired pointedly, “Why haven’t your parents arrived yet? Are they purposefully late?”

Jayden met Seth’s disapproving gaze with a calm demeanor. “Their punctuality is their concern, not mine.”

Turning his attention to Elyse, Seth ordered, “Surely you have their contact details. Give them a call and inquire about their whereabouts.”

Elyse declined firmly, “Sorry, I don’t have their phone numbers. Please be patient.”

Surprised, Seth questioned, “Haven’t you met Jayden’s parents?”

Elyse confirmed, “No, I haven’t.”

his wife before diverting his attention elsewhere,

judgment. It was clear to her what was running through their minds. Jayden’s diminished status within the family meant his parents had little inclination to invest time or effort in him. Their absence at his wedding spoke volumes in their eyes; Jayden was

masked her feelings with a sip of tea, her gaze piercing through the veneer of familial warmth to reveal their

accompanied by their younger son, Bryce Owen. Jayden greeted them

her gaze fell upon Elyse. Displeasure etched across her features as she questioned, “On

towards her. “She’s my

retorted bluntly, her rejection of Elyse echoing

came to Jayden’s defense or attempted to intervene. Once the pride of the family, Jayden had now become its pariah, abandoned even by his own parents. It seemed that others took

deepened Elyse’s sympathy for Jayden. Since his accident, he had received

need to save face on such an occasion. Yet he too refrained from defending Jayden, more

the spectacle, Brook intervened, signaling that it was time to proceed. “Let’s not keep Grandpa Enzo waiting any longer. Allow

a fleeting glance at Elyse. “I’ll be back

atmosphere heavy

desserts and tea, Julie scrutinized Elyse

college, and now I’m

in, “You play the violin? Wonderful! Come and perform

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