Chapter 246:

Elyse didn’t recognize the man, yet he seemed familiar. Seeing her puzzled expression, he introduced himself. “I’m Egan Brooks. Pleased to meet you.”

Egan Brooks, brother of Xander Brooks and Hiram Brooks. It suddenly hit Elyse that she hadn’t encountered anyone from the Brooks family since Xander’s wedding.

Noticing Elyse’s silence, Egan raised his voice deliberately, saying, “I’ve heard that Jayden loves you very much. So where is he today? Does this mean he doesn’t really love you?”

At that moment, Kieran stepped forward, swirling her wine glass and said playfully, “That’s not necessarily the case. Everyone knows Jayden has rarely appeared at social events since his accident. He even threw this birthday party especially for his wife, which clearly shows his affection.”

Egan said, “Oh, then where is Jayden? Why isn’t he here?”

Observing the exchange, Elyse sensed the hostility from the two. She clenched her teeth. It seemed like these two were intent on making a spectacle of her in front of the guests, especially with Jayden absent. Their aim was to turn both Jayden and her into a laughingstock.

Taking a deep breath, Elyse said calmly, “Today is my birthday party. I’m the one celebrating, so why are you so focused on Jayden?”

and watched Elyse with keen interest. Since their blind date, Freda had investigated Theo’s past relationships and discovered that the woman she had seen in the parking lot was Theo’s ex, Elyse. She was taken aback to discover that Elyse

“Do you think Mr. and Mrs. Owen truly love

frowning, his expression filled with concern, and he was staring

in her heart, Freda raised her voice, saying, “I’m asking

Theo acted as if he hadn’t heard anything and

was

𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐮𝐩𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐠𝐚𝐥𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐬.𝐜𝐨𝐦

know,” Theo answered

because she brought up Elyse and Jayden? Why would that bother him? Could it be that he

trembled subtly. She masked her emotions and downed her champagne in one swift motion. Moments earlier, Freda had been mocking Elyse, but now she found herself wishing for Elyse to embarrass herself so the

high regard, Mrs. Owen. I’m just very curious about your husband since he’s seldom seen

well-known that you two get along well. I merely wanted to see you together to offer my

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