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Elyse reacted with surprise. “So you’re saying you don’t have any feelings for her?”

Jayden replied, “Let me repeat myself. I wasn’t exactly nice to her either.”

Skeptical, Elyse challenged, “So why did you let her take my place at dinner? And you just sat there when she picked on me.”

Jayden, feeling stuck, responded, “Why didn’t you stand up for yourself?”

Taken aback, Elyse questioned, “What are you saying?”

With a composed demeanor, Jayden elucidated, “In public, I anticipate you carry yourself as a refined lady. However, at home, there’s no need to maintain that facade. If someone encroaches on your belongings or space, feel free to reclaim what is rightfully yours.”

“So you think it’s my fault for not standing my ground? You’re giving her a free pass to take my things. And if I reclaim them, you’re going to fault me for being narrow-minded, right?” Elyse inquired, seeking clarity.

Jayden scoffed, “Do you really see me as that kind of person?”

of their relationship. In her heart, she knew their bond was delicate, likely to crumble under pressure. It wouldn’t take much for them to fall apart. Yet she kept these thoughts from Jayden,

bouquets. “Mrs.

felt a sting of disappointment. “What do you take me for?

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voice quivered, “Did you really plan

Jayden replied,

voice, but he was changing, making an effort. With a camera in hand, Driscoll suggested, “Today

prompting her and Jayden to exchange glances. Seizing the moment, the servants nudged the pair closer. Side by side, they grappled with a mix

took command. “Let’s see those

embarrassment, Elyse mustered

he said. Glancing at the camera, Driscoll couldn’t

Jayden, who was usually quick to smile, but now his face was unreadable. In a whisper, she urged,

but equally not wanting to let them down, cleared his throat and offered a restrained smile. At the sight of Jayden’s grin, Driscoll snapped the photo without

of pink roses, Elyse smiled with refined grace. Jayden, seated beside her, smiled sincerely, his joy evident. Driscoll

toying with flowers when Jayden gently reminded her, “Why don’t you give the

herself if it was by design that their seats were so closely placed. While seated, Elyse’s gaze was

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