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.”

he seriously calling her fat?

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

Just then, Driscoll arrived with the food, his mood lifting at the sight of

just a facade. Contemplating this, Jayden couldn’t resist poking Elyse’s shoulder while she was in deep

the rest of his meal in just a few bites. With a subtle gesture, he indicated

beside Elyse, Jayden observed her with quiet patience as she worked on the jigsaw puzzle. A single piece lay

Tracy, featured a modest picture with straightforward content. Elyse deftly assembled it, her hands moving swiftly until

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

innocent expression, gesturing towards the almost completed puzzle on the table. Elyse’s finger pointed to the vacant spot. “I’m referring to the one that’s

haven’t seen it. But if you beg me, I might

her gaze, confronting him. “You

“No,

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 working

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