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

affection.

before it gets cold." Judy insisted, her tone laced with concern as Jayden remained impassive, his expression somber

grasping the armrest of his wheelchair in an attempt to

and chilly. "Let go," he commanded, his voice devoid of warmth. Reflecting on the events of the afternoon, Judy couldn't help but believe that Jayden harbored feelings

same detachment. Convinced that Jayden's apparent indifference masked deeper emotions, Judy remained resolute in her belief that

escort her away." Jayden's voice sliced through the

commanding as he

directive. He harbored no warmth

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

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With a firm resolve, Driscoll seized Judy, adhering to

instructions without hesitation.

permission." "Of course, sir," Driscoll affirmed, before briskly leading Judy away

confusion and sadness crept into her

devoid of any acknowledgment towards her. Taking control of the wheelchair, he maneuvered it out of the house, leaving Judy's questions

Judy was confronted by Driscoll's chilly demeanor as he locked the door behind her. "Remember you are just a maid here. Take this time to reflect on your actions," he

did you just say? I'm not a maid! I haven't done anything wrong. Let me out

innocence, Judy refused to

was convinced that she and Jayden were destined to

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