Chapter 548:

Elyse couldn’t contain her frustration any longer. Though she was still mad at Jayden for not trusting her, seeing Andrew and Tess treat Jayden so callously made her even more furious.

“Jayden pretended to be disabled for a year, and all you think is that he was shirking family responsibilities? Have you ever cared about him as his parents?”

Tess absolutely abhorred Elyse. She deemed Elyse unworthy of being her daughter-in-law due to her modest family background.

She initially had set her sights on Corrie as her ideal daughter-in-law, but Corrie’s involvement with Brook dashed Tess’ hopes, leaving her resentful and irritated.

“We are having a conversation with our son. What right does an outsider like you have to interfere?” she spat out. Unable to contain her contempt, Tess snatched a cup from the table and hurled it without a second thought.

Jayden reacted swiftly, standing protectively in front of Elyse as the cup narrowly missed them, shattering on the floor.

Jayden looked at the broken pieces scattered at their feet and cast a withering glance at Tess, who was panting heavily. He sneered, saying, “You have a penchant for throwing things, don’t you? Well, throw whatever you like. We’re not sticking around for it.”

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As they made to leave, Tess’ sharp voice cut through the air, commanding, “Who said you could leave? Jayden, come back this instant, or forget about ever calling me your mother again.”

Tess seemed convinced that Jayden wouldn’t dare defy her.

lose their parents, and even the indifferent Jayden was no

with a sort of smug satisfaction, waiting for him

Jayden. He had long

the Owen clan,

dumbfounded. He then grabbed Elyse’s hand and

a fit of rage, Andrew lashed out,

dodged the blow, he

gasped in shock,

reddened cheek only fueled her

could you hit Jayden? He’s still recovering from his injuries. Why would you do

toward Elyse, Jayden immediately

lay a hand on my wife, and you’ll regret it. She’s carrying my child. Touch her, and you’ll

features contorted with a mixture of shock and hostility. “She’s pregnant? You would allow someone like her, who lacks any semblance of refinement, to bear

expression hardened. “She’s the only one I

glare at Elyse’s belly, Andrew stormed back into the private room. Jayden took Elyse’s hand and led her away as

thoughts all jumbled up, but her heart softened again, seeing the handprint

parking lot, Elyse couldn’t suppress her curiosity. “Will cutting ties

his tone tinged with bitterness. “Of course, they’re furious. Every Owen cares only about his own interests.

unsure of what to

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