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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

staff approached, grinning widely and carrying bouquets. “Mrs. Owen, these flowers come courtesy of

close, tears welling in her eyes. Jayden felt a sting of disappointment. “What

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replied,

Jayden might not have the softest voice, but he was changing, making an effort. With

moment, the servants nudged the pair closer. Side by side, they grappled

in hand, Driscoll took

Elyse mustered a

said. Glancing at the camera, Driscoll couldn’t help but chuckle at Jayden’s

to smile, but now his face was unreadable. In a whisper, she

to let them down, cleared his throat and offered

roses, Elyse smiled with refined grace. Jayden, seated beside her, smiled sincerely, his

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

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

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