Chapter 174:

“In the future, someone might take my place, but for now, I am your sister-in-law,” Elyse declared with a sneer, her tone casual. Turning to Driscoll, she spoke with icy detachment, “Since he loathes me so, he’ll dine in his own room. I’m certain he wouldn’t care to share a meal with me.”

Driscoll paused, his eyes shifting to Jayden. Jayden responded, “Why are you looking at me? Elyse runs the house here.”

Bryce’s face contorted slightly, a mix of shock and dismay. “So you’re excluding me from the dinner table?”

Elyse, hands trembling, said, “Of all the family, you alone refuse to accept me. Naturally, I will accommodate your wishes.”

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Bryce glowered at Jayden, scoffing, “I had no intention of sharing a table with you anyway.” He then stormed off upstairs, likely in search of his room.

Jayden looked over at Elyse, remarking, “Bryce is devoid of any redeeming qualities. He’s a fool and wicked to boot. Don’t fret over him. Our mother has indulged him for too long.”

“I can see that,” Elyse replied, her face unreadable yet filled with silent jubilation over Jayden’s supportive words.

carried her violin to the garden for her practice session. She was determined to practice

immersed in her practice, an empty plastic water bottle suddenly fell from above and struck her on the head. “Ouch!” she exclaimed, rubbing her head in pain. She looked up

and refused to come out. Driscoll, hearing the commotion, approached to

Elyse decided to ignore

to Bryce’s room, sighed, and then made his way to the study on the first floor. Upon reaching the door, he knocked, entered, and

up, Jayden

Owen with a water bottle. “Should we

accord in a few days,” Jayden responded, still not looking up

quite upset,” Driscoll responded

too heavy. A little weight loss won’t hurt. If he refuses to eat, let him stay in his room and think over his actions. And if he dares to come

Driscoll replied and exited the room

the sounds of objects being violently smashed. She frowned slightly, ready to rise and investigate, but Jayden stopped her. “Leave him be. He often

if anything happens to Bryce while he’s here, your mother will blame you,”

“He’s

her sister Mabel. Mabel also likes smashing

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