Chapter 399:

After a moment’s pause, Jayden replied in a raspy voice, “I’m okay. Don’t worry about what Debora said.” Elyse’s fists clenched, and her voice faltered as she insisted, “I mean it. I can help you with a shower.” Jayden held her gaze for a long while before turning away. “I don’t need pity. Sure, Brook humiliated me, but I had it coming. I’d been messing with him on purpose. Brook’s guess was right. Back then, Brook was arrogant and even tried to manipulate Jayden’s marriage for his own gain. Jayden couldn’t just let that slide.”

“This isn’t about pity,” Elyse protested, her cheeks coloring. “I just want to help. Please don’t.” She had never seen Jayden so downcast; clearly, Brook’s actions had cut deep. All she wanted was to boost his spirits, to help him find his footing again. Sensing he might lose such a good chance by rejecting her again, Jayden remained silent, quietly accepting her offer.

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Elyse inhaled deeply and removed her coat, revealing a crisp white shirt underneath. “Is that my shirt?” Jayden asked, recognizing it immediately. Elyse’s face turned a deeper shade of red as she admitted, “I really like it. It’s so comfortable.” A slight smile broke through Jayden’s solemn expression. “I’m not surprised; it was quite expensive.”

wet, Elyse slipped into her pajama bottoms adorned with bunny patterns. “Ready?” she

water temperature, she noticed Jayden hadn’t started to undress. “You should get undressed,” she prompted. Jayden just watched her, a

more at play. He secretly relished Elyse’s care and concern, grateful for the repaired bond between them. Yet he knew he couldn’t remain passive in his wheelchair while she offered such intimate help. What if she found his secret? If she truly wished to assist him, he considered postponing it until a time when he no longer had to feign his

Suddenly, his body reacted unexpectedly, surprising them both. Any hesitation Jayden felt evaporated in that instant. He gazed at her intently, pondering the possibility of allowing

had never seen before. Her fingers reached out instinctively to touch it. Jayden caught

his voice low. “Are you sure? Even to accompany me in the shower?” Her silence spoke volumes, but her flushed face gave away her inner

intention,” Elyse responded quickly. Jayden, testing her, asked pointedly, “Do you want to make me happy?” She nodded earnestly. “Yes.” Jayden gestured toward his thing with a mischievous grin. “If you truly

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