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.

went to bed early. However, she awoke suddenly

instinctively, she found Jayden's side of the bed

< search of Jayden when she

ghost!

"Why is Bryce screaming about a ghost again?

for herself. The darkness seemed to close in around

steps, she felt an eerie sensation, as if

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

a large hand covered her

enjoyment. The next chapter is just a click

tell you it's best not to wander at night?" The man's voice was

against her ear before he playfully bit her earlobe, sending a shiver

her

man behind her was not the "ghost" Bryce had

was Jayden who had caught her in

to disregard his advice to rest in her room. Remembering his earlier instructions, he gently held her closer in frustration. If it weren't for the important selection tomorrow, he might

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

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

tear drop

she was scared? Jayden couldn't

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