Chapter 1312:

Catching the odd look on his face, Elyse hesitated before forcing a smile. “What’s wrong? Is my cooking so bad you don’t want it?”

Jayden shook his head. “No, it’s not that. It’s just so late. I’d feel guilty making you cook.”

After a pause, he added with a teasing smile, “Maybe I should cook for you instead?”

Elyse let out a laugh tinged with exasperation. “Who in their right mind would want your cooking? If you’re hungry, go ahead and fix yourself something. I’m heading to bed.”

She picked up her water glass and turned to leave. Before she could get far, Jayden followed her, gently grabbing her arm.

Elyse shot him a glare, her voice sharp with annoyance. “Let go!”

Jayden’s expression turned serious. “I’ll make something to eat. Can you just stay with me?”

With a playful smile, she asked, “Jayden, are you starting to

gaze. “I don’t know if it’s dependence, but if it is, then

head back to stare at the ceiling. The silence

grip, a flicker of hope fading with

sighed, her voice soft. “Jayden, if you can sustain this—if you

chapter awaits

her words sinking in. His hands instinctively moved to her shoulders, his excitement bubbling

smile. “I said I’d consider it. I didn’t say you’ve earned

Jayden, those words were enough. They were a lifeline—a

look on his face. “Are you going to cook or not? If not, I’m heading

am!” Jayden exclaimed, practically bouncing. “Can I

a big dinner.” Without pressing further, Jayden led her toward the

the counter, watching him cook. Despite having grown up with servants who catered to

got the better of

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