Chapter 138 A Tad Too Late

Emerging from the second-floor room, Elyse underwent a transformation, slipping into a flowing gown, her makeup meticulously applied and her hair cascading elegantly around her shoulders. Descending the stairs in her sleek black high heels, she effortlessly captured Jayden's attention. His gaze lingered on her graceful form, a hint of jealousy creeping into his voice as he spoke. "What's with the fancy dress?"

Without sparing him a glance, Elyse responded icily, "I have matters to attend to. With that, she brushed past everyone, her demeanor distant and determined, as she exited the house.

Driscoll couldn't help but sigh inwardly at Elyse's evident anger this time.

Meanwhile, Jayden felt an urge to pursue her and seek clarification but found himself halted by Judy's intervention. His gaze bore an imperceptible hint of hostility as he challenged her. "How dare you try to stop me?"

Judy, emboldened by Jayden's previous "concern", remained oblivious to the underlying tension in his voice.

She calmly explained, "Look at her, getting all pretty for her date. It explains her reluctance to dine at home."

Despite Jayden's simmering anger, Judy failed to register his displeasure. Instead, she cheerfully suggested, "I'm famished. Let's have dinner first."

Meeting her gaze with a glare, Jayden inquired, "Hungry?"

"Yes, aren't you?" Judy replied, unfazed. Taking charge, Judy maneuvered behind Jayden's

wheelchair, guiding him towards the dining room as if assuming the role of the household hostess.

selecting food for him

affection.

gets cold." Judy insisted, her tone laced with concern as Jayden remained impassive, his expression somber as he moved to

grasping the armrest of

chilly. "Let go," he commanded, his voice devoid of warmth. Reflecting on the events of the

to her, he treated everyone with the same detachment. Convinced that Jayden's apparent indifference masked deeper emotions, Judy remained resolute in her belief that he

Jayden's voice sliced through the

he

directive. He harbored

her place as a maid. Were it not for Jayden's inexplicable leniency, he would

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firm resolve, Driscoll seized Judy, adhering to

instructions without hesitation.

for her without my permission." "Of course, sir," Driscoll affirmed,

intercepted, his grip firm and unyielding, ensuring compliance with Jayden's orders. As Judy found herself being pulled further away from Jayden, confusion and sadness crept into her voice. "What's happening. Mr. Owen? Why are you treating me like

of any acknowledgment towards her. Taking control of the wheelchair, he maneuvered it out of the house,

chilly demeanor as he locked the door behind her. "Remember you are just a maid here. Take this

Judy protested, "What did you just say? I'm not a maid! I haven't done anything wrong. Let me out I need to speak with

innocence, Judy

to be together, especially considering his seemingly special

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