Chapter 453:

Elyse was unable to respond to Forrest’s question. She paused, smiled warmly, and said, “I can’t answer you.”

“Then I’ll keep your secret,” Forrest responded, scratching his head.

“Thank you,” Elyse said, touching Forrest’s head affectionately. “You are my guardian angel. You’ve really looked out for me today.”

Flattered by the praise, Forrest blushed and looked away shyly. “Don’t praise me. It’s just what I should do,” he muttered.

“Hey, little guy, want some cake?” Driscoll called out with a smile from a distance.

Forrest’s eyes sparkled. He dashed over and eagerly accepted the cake from Driscoll.

Elyse couldn’t help but smile as she watched Forrest devour the cake joyfully. She approached Driscoll and whispered, “Why doesn’t Jayden like kids?”

“I don’t think he dislikes them. He just finds it hard to get along with children,” Driscoll responded candidly, caught off guard by the question.

“Why does he feel that way?” Elyse asked, puzzled.

“As a child, he was often neglected, and his needs were unmet.” Driscoll managed a wry smile. “Growing up, he distanced himself from children who showed a strong dependence.”

care as a child, how can he offer it to another kid now that

silent, realizing she didn’t know Jayden as well as she thought. He had yet

Driscoll said, offering a comforting smile as he observed the troubled look on Elyse’s face. “If he becomes a father, I think he’d be

hesitated, unsure whether to share her

Jayden be happy if I were pregnant?” she asked

show it, but

to children, Elyse felt conflicted. Perhaps she should seek confirmation at the hospital. Could all five pregnancy tests

v els .com is packed with

approached, Elyse joined Jayden at the table. His expression was unreadable and distant. She broached the topic again, tentatively. “Jayden, would you be happy if we

I wouldn’t,”

looked up sharply, his voice tinged with

holding back his anger. He reminded himself

disappointment. Jayden’s curt rejection left her with no

Jayden glanced at Elyse and asked, “Why have you been talking about kids so much today? Are you thinking

was referring

reaction was immediate and fiery. “I wouldn’t want a bad man like you for a father!” he

shook her head. “No, I never thought about that. I was just making conversation,”

pursue the matter further and

her food and

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