Chapter 180 Just A Nightmare

Bryce protested loudly, "It was just an accident last night. Actually, I'm quite brave. It won't happen again, even if I'm scared!"

Jayden, with a smile, responded, "Since you're so brave, you can sleep alone tonight. I hope not to hear from the servants that you've wet the bed tomorrow."

Bryce clenched his teeth. He was determined not to be looked down upon, especially by Jayden. With a burst of excitement, he declared, "I can sleep alone. I don't need anyone with me." Pleased with Bryce's response, Jayden told Driscoll, "That's settled then. You can go ahead and set the table."

Driscoll nodded and headed to the kitchen.

Elyse remained silent throughout but understood that Jayden was provoking Bryce.

"Don't be upset. Let's go have dinner," Jayden said, extending his hand to her. His tone was even, neither harsh nor gentle, merely stating a fact.

In his view, any jealousy from Elyse was unwarranted. After all, he hadn't provoked it directly. Yet,

he failed to see that his marriage harbored many unpredictable elements. Elyse had always lacked

a sense of security, where even the smallest incident could unsettle her.

Elyse gazed at Jayden for a few moments before finally relenting and placing her hand in his. After

they had eaten, she returned to her room to prepare for the next day's selection.

important day ahead, she went to bed

she found Jayden's side of the

< search of Jayden when she

a ghost! Help!" his

"Why is Bryce screaming about a ghost again? Could there

needed to see for herself. The darkness seemed to close in around her as she moved

felt an eerie

she saw nothing and breathed a sigh of relief. Just as she was about to continue, two hands suddenly wrapped around her from behind. Before she could scream

hand covered her

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it's best not to wander at night?" The man's voice was close,

playfully bit

her

the man behind her was not the "ghost" Bryce had screamed

who had caught

disregard his advice to rest in her room. Remembering his earlier instructions, he gently held her closer

panicked. She struggled in vain, eventually growing tired and breathing heavily in his

his voice calm as he held his wife. The change in her scent intrigued him further, drawing

felt a tear drop onto

Was she crying because she was scared? Jayden couldn't help but chuckle softly. It

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