Chapter 10 A Softer Side Within

Elyse, feeling speechless, looked out of the window with a cold expression and chose to remain silent.

Jayden was equally quiet, and the two of them returned home without speaking.

As they arrived, Driscoll greeted them with a wide smile, "Welcome back."

Jayden, expressionless, maneuvered his wheelchair into his study.

Noticing Jayden's cold demeanor, Driscoll approached Elyse, who was walking slowly behind. He

asked with concern, "What happened? Mr. Owen seems unhappy."

Elyse's mind was still reeling from her parents' betrayal, and she hadn't noticed anything unusual about Jayden.

"Isn't he always like this? His expression never changes."

Driscoll sighed. "I've watched him grow up. He never shows his feelings, yet I can tell he's not happy today."

Elyse paused, taken aback. Was Jayden unhappy?

As she walked to the dining area, she noticed the lavish meal laid out on the table. "Who is this

for?"

"Mr. Owen had been waiting up

trouble, he

he added, "He was there to support

looked up, her eyes filled with

were no real feelings between them-they weren't even

point

possible.

to her family to support her, which left her with mixed emotions. Setting down her purse, she decided, "I'll ask him to join me for

on the door of the study and entered

was engrossed in his work. She closed the

eyes remained fixed on a document, and he didn't even

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her presence.

moment, Elyse ventured an apology. "Thank you for helping me. Without

me

were about to call the police, not me.

family is like. I didn't want to

Elyse said, feeling embarrassed.

locked up in a

was his wife now. How could his wife be locked in a basement? It

can either mention my name or not bother coming

was kind. At that moment, she smiled and mentioned that she hadn't noticed but promised to observe him more in the future. Now, reflecting on his words, she realized that despite his harsh tone, Jayden's concern for her was evident. He was tough on the outside but had

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