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.”

sigh, he added, “If he never received care as a child, how can he offer it to another kid now that he’s

know Jayden as well as she thought. He

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

whether to share her secret with

if I were pregnant?”

smile widened upon hearing this. “He might not show it, but all the servants certainly

seek confirmation at the hospital. Could all five pregnancy tests be incorrect? She struggled

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and distant. She broached the topic again, tentatively. “Jayden, would you be happy if we had

I wouldn’t,” Jayden

up sharply, his voice tinged with reproach. “What’s wrong with you?

back his anger. He reminded himself that Forrest would be

Jayden’s curt rejection left

asked, “Why have you been talking about kids

was referring

immediate and fiery. “I wouldn’t want a bad man like you for

I never thought about that. I was just

matter further and continued

however, lost her appetite. She nibbled at her food and then retreated

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