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.”

more frustrated. “Was he seriously calling her

want to talk to you anymore,” Elyse snapped,

by Elyse’s reaction, Jayden gently pulled her back, urging her to continue the puzzle. Just then, Driscoll arrived

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

in just a few bites. With a subtle gesture, he indicated to Driscoll to clear away the empty bowl. Driscoll could

would outgrow their childish antics. Sitting beside Elyse, Jayden observed her with quiet patience as she worked on the jigsaw puzzle. A single piece lay forgotten

straightforward content. Elyse deftly assembled it, her hands moving

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

expression, gesturing towards the almost completed puzzle on the table. Elyse’s finger pointed to the

his head with practiced innocence. “I haven’t seen it. But if you beg me, I might help you look

her gaze, confronting him.

“No, I swear I

search for it, propelled by sudden determination. Upon closer inspection,

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