Chapter 1576:

Jayden cleared his throat awkwardly. “Nothing serious—just some playful banter gone awry.”

“Got it. Shall we proceed? The meal awaits,” Driscoll gestured toward the dining room.

Inside, Jayden found Elyse radiating displeasure. With deliberate care, he pulled out the chair beside her.

“Keep your distance!” Elyse snapped, her words sharp as knives.

“Babe, being apart from you isn’t an option.” Jayden’s voice carried a tender plea.

Fury flashed in Elyse’s eyes as she seized his ear, her grip unyielding. “You want closeness? Dream on.”

Taking advantage of Driscoll’s momentary absence, Jayden whispered through gritted teeth, “It was harmless bedroom banter, and deep down, you enjoy it. Why not admit it? No harm done.”

indignation. Color flooded her cheeks as she exclaimed, “Stop spouting nonsense! I

way, save for her

a flicker of tenderness crossed Elyse’s features, and

this moment of vulnerability, Jayden captured her fingers in his. Meeting her startled gaze, he declared triumphantly, “You claim to dislike it, yet your actions betray

Elyse finding herself lost in

crimson painted her

but savor the sight of her flustered

sweet nothings passing between them. He heaved

chose discretion over

table was properly set, Driscoll ushered the

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message from Brook. His eyebrows shot up as he read it.

water. “What’s the matter?” she asked, feigning

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