Chapter 1098:

Elyse shook her head, pushing his hand away, signaling she wasn’t ready for his touch. Jayden attempted once more to reach out, but she dismissed him yet again. Retreating awkwardly, he queried, “Are you angry with me?”

Elyse sat upright, her voice tinged with anger. “Do you have any idea how frightened I was? And you still scared me further. You think I’m just here to be teased, don’t you?”

Before Jayden could make amends, she cut him off. “It seems like you believe I’m here to be pushed around. It’s always like this with you. Why are you always like this?” Clearly agitated, she turned away from him, closing her eyes as if to shut him out completely.

Realizing the gravity of his mistake, Jayden gently tapped her shoulder, coaxing, “Please don’t be upset. I was only playing around. I’m sorry.”

no longer felt like resting. He figured it was

announced, “You rest. I’ll drive us to town.” With that, he stepped on the gas. Charlie’s remaining subordinates were now

on this artisanal skill for its livelihood. When Elyse stepped out of

before we head out,” he insisted firmly. Reluctantly, Elyse

restaurant, Jayden guided her to a seat and picked up the menu. “What would you like?” he asked. Still

moment, he leaned forward, captured her chin, and kissed her. Elyse’s eyes widened in utter shock, disbelief written all over her face. She brushed her fingertips against her lips, her voice laced with confusion.

obviously, you were just waiting for me to kiss you.” Despite her frustration,

in

What gave you such confidence?” Elyse retorted,

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