Chapter 1474:

Jayden shrugged, unrepentant. “Just laying out the facts. She’s got her eye on Gavin; she should see the whole picture.”

Freda dabbed at her eyes, took a deep breath, and confessed, “He’s not wrong. I was a piece of work back then. Tried to throw Gavin under the bus once. It’s haunting me. I feel like I’m my own worst enemy.”

Elyse stepped in, her voice soothing. “Hey, that’s all water under the bridge. You wanted Gavin’s number, right? He’s coming over for dinner tonight.”

Freda peeked up, her voice small. “For real? He’s actually coming?”

Elyse nodded firmly. “Yes, he is. So, let’s get you cleaned up. You don’t want him to see you all puffy-eyed and think you’re a mess.”

Freda’s tears stopped as if cut off by a switch. She perked up and asked, “Can I use your makeup? I want to look stunning for him!”

“Absolutely, dig into whatever you need.” Elyse motioned for a maid to take Freda upstairs to get ready.

was out of earshot, Jayden smiled. “I’m surprised you’re being so nice to her. She’s caused you

never went too deep. I can afford to be forgiving.

if he accepts her? Wouldn’t that feel like a betrayal from someone you’re close

her expression thoughtful. “Feelings are a tricky business. If they find happiness together, then maybe it

you on

laughed softly. “That’s

Elyse with a playful

other maids lingering in the room and asked with a

already?” Jayden

eventually rested her head

together, aren’t we? It’s normal to

hand.

Elyse for many things, but her shyness was something he felt needed a gentle nudge. Even simple

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