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 him the

you anymore,” Elyse snapped, making a move

reaction, Jayden gently pulled her back, urging her to continue the puzzle. Just then, Driscoll arrived with

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

meal in just a few bites. With a subtle gesture, he indicated to Driscoll to

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. A single piece lay forgotten at

by Tracy, featured a modest picture with straightforward content. Elyse deftly assembled it, her hands moving swiftly until she reached the final moments, only to realize

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

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

“I haven’t seen it. But if

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

“No, I swear

the 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

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