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.

attended to his needs with care, selecting food for him before gazing upon him

affection.

laced with concern as Jayden

are you going?" Judy persisted, grasping the armrest of his wheelchair in an attempt to halt

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

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 held a special fondness

her away." Jayden's voice

as he

He harbored no warmth for Judy, in

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

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ago. With a firm

instructions without hesitation.

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

and sadness crept into her voice. "What's happening. Mr. Owen? Why are you treating me like this all of a sudden? Did I upset you?" she queried, her tone

any acknowledgment towards her. Taking control of the wheelchair,

the door behind her. "Remember you are just

maid! I haven't done anything wrong. Let me out

of her own innocence, Judy refused to accept

to be together, especially considering

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