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.”

“Was he seriously calling her fat? Who gave

so aggravating. I don’t want to talk to you

continue the puzzle. Just then, Driscoll

was just a facade.

swiftly polished off the soup in one gulp before devouring the rest of his meal in just a few bites. With a subtle gesture, he indicated to Driscoll to clear away the empty bowl. Driscoll could discern from the discontent etched on Jayden’s face that his anger had resurfaced once

outgrow their childish antics. Sitting beside Elyse, Jayden observed her with quiet patience as she worked

retrieved the piece, concealing it within his palm. The puzzle, sent by Tracy, featured a modest picture with straightforward content.

diligent search, the missing piece eluded her grasp. Frustration crept into her features, and she couldn’t help but turn to Jayden.

on the table. Elyse’s finger pointed to the

head with practiced innocence. “I haven’t seen it. But if

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

“No,

puzzle piece 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 hesitation, she seized his hand, her fingers

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