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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?”

her expression softening. With a playful smile, she asked, “Jayden,

don’t know if it’s dependence, but if it is, then

back to stare at the ceiling. The silence lingered, heavy and

slowly loosened his grip, a flicker of hope

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

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His hands instinctively moved to her shoulders, his excitement bubbling over.

faint smile. “I said I’d consider it. I

words were enough. They were a lifeline—a chance he had waited so long

eager look on his face. “Are you going to cook or

Jayden exclaimed, practically bouncing. “Can I make something for

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

cook. Despite having grown up with servants who catered to his every need, Jayden moved surprisingly proficiently in the

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