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.

being so nice to her. She’s caused you trouble before,

grace, “Freda has hurt me in the past, but it never went too deep. I can afford to be forgiving. As for her chasing

probed further. “But what if he accepts her? Wouldn’t that feel like a betrayal from someone you’re

tricky business. If they find happiness together, then maybe it

you on a

laughed softly. “That’s quite an open-minded

to Elyse with a playful smirk.

other maids lingering in the room and asked with a puzzled look,

did you forget about last night already?” Jayden pulled her close,

times but eventually rested her head against his chest, her

we? It’s normal to show a little affection,”

his mouth with her hand.

but her shyness was something he felt needed a gentle nudge. Even simple displays of affection had to be hidden

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