Chapter 1426:

“So, how can two people, so clueless about love, stick together?” Elyse wondered aloud.

Jayden paused, a thoughtful look crossing his face. “Maybe that’s the very puzzle we’re meant to solve.”

Elyse paused, then softly agreed, “You’re right. We don’t understand love. That’s what makes everything so complex between us.”

Yawning, her eyes fluttered shut. “I can’t talk anymore. I need to sleep.”

“Sleep then,” Jayden whispered, pulling her close. “I’ll join you.”

“It’s a good thing I’m off work tomorrow,” Elyse mumbled sleepily. “Otherwise, there’s no way I’d make it out of bed.”

Jayden silently contemplated how easy he could make her life; she wouldn’t need to work if he had his way. But he kept his thoughts to himself, knowing well that sharing them would only ignite another fiery debate.

The next day, they were still tangled up in bed at noon when a sharp knock rattled the door, abruptly pulling a grumpy Jayden from his sleep.

eyes half-closed, still clinging to sleep. “Driscoll,” he grumbled, “this better be important, or you

here. And he’s brought

eyes,

a visit, and his parents

new annoyance. “Fine. Tell them to

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wiped a bead of sweat from his forehead

of the previous night’s fervor. He had his fingers crossed for these two, hopeful they’d resolve their

serene morning was now pierced by

movements stirring Elyse, who opened her eyes slowly. “What time

to pinch her cheek playfully. “It’s noon. Want to

like I could eat a horse. I’m going

her back onto the pillows. “Stay here. I’ll ask Driscoll to bring up something. You can snooze a bit more after

guess I didn’t go easy on you last

eyes, well aware of that

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