Chapter 343:

Upon returning to the living room, Jayden felt a pang of hunger. Engrossed in discussions about cooperation with Taylor, he had forgotten all about lunch. Glancing over at Elyse, who was absorbed in a jigsaw puzzle, Jayden turned to Driscoll and requested, “Could you prepare something to eat, please?”

With a nod, Driscoll headed to the kitchen to make arrangements. Turning his attention back to Elyse, Jayden gently prodded, “Join me for a bite.”

“I’m quite full, actually. Not in the mood for anything until dinner,” Elyse replied without missing a beat.

Jayden noticed Elyse’s slightly rounded belly and reached out to touch it. “Your belly looks different today, not as flat as usual.”

Elyse swatted away Jayden’s hand, retorting, “My belly’s not big. Mind your words.”

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Perplexed, Jayden wondered when he had implied she was overweight. He merely thought her rounded belly was endearing, akin to a cute balloon. Attempting to clarify, Jayden said, “I didn’t mean you’re fat. Just noticed your belly’s a bit round.”

grew even more frustrated. “Was he seriously

talk to you anymore,” Elyse snapped, making a move

continue the puzzle. Just then, Driscoll arrived with the food, his mood

settled at the table, dining while thoughts of Elyse lingered. Despite her declaration of annoyance at him, he couldn’t shake the feeling that it was just a facade. Contemplating this, Jayden couldn’t resist poking Elyse’s shoulder while she was in deep concentration on the jigsaw puzzle. She shrugged

rest of his meal in just a few bites. With a subtle gesture, he indicated to Driscoll to clear away the empty bowl.

head in amusement, unable to help but wonder when the couple would outgrow their childish antics. Sitting beside Elyse, Jayden observed her with quiet patience as she worked on the jigsaw

puzzle, sent by Tracy, featured a modest picture with straightforward content. Elyse deftly assembled it, her hands moving swiftly until she reached

grasp. Frustration crept into her features, and she couldn’t help but turn to Jayden. “Have you seen my puzzle

gaze with an innocent expression, gesturing towards the almost completed puzzle on the table.

But if you beg me, I might help you look

eyes as she sensed Jayden’s evasiveness. She narrowed her gaze,

head. “No, I

might indeed be with Jayden, Elyse swiftly moved to search for it, propelled by sudden determination. Upon closer inspection, she noticed that Jayden had kept his left hand tightly closed. Without

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