Chapter 248 Quarrel Again

As Elyse walked, she gradually posed herself. She asked Jayden calmly, "Where have you been? Why are you back so late?" II

Jayden reassured her by gently patting her hand, saying, "! faced a bit of trouble, but it's all sorted now. I'm here to stand by you, so you don't need to worry about anything now."

Elyse didn't say anything.

She received no real explanation, and Jayden seemed to dismiss the issue too casually. He didn't understand how vulnerable she had felt waiting for him.

"Jayden, where were you? Why didn't you inform me?" Elyse could no longer hide her

disappointment, feeling defeated.

Jayden tried to soothe her again. "Don't worry about it. I haven't betrayed your trust. Something unexpected came up. I'll make it up to you later."

Elyse inquired, "What unexpected thing happened to you?"

Jayden, clearly irritated by her persistent questioning, did not mask his annoyance and

responded, "I've already mentioned that it's not important. Why do you keep bringing it up?"

Elyse stopped in her tracks. "I'm your wife, aren't I? Shouldn't I be aware of what's going on with you?"

Maintaining a serious expression, Jayden said word by word, "Elyse, you're going too far."

She was shocked and stared at him in disbelief.

about to speak. However, she looked away and

walking in silence.

quiet sigh and trailed behind

returned to the banquet hall, the guests

was left out.

draped an arm over her shoulder, and murmured, "What's the matter? Aren't you glad Jayden is

should I be? I'd prefer it if he hadn't e

realized they had

it's your birthday party. Try to enjoy it.

up Elyse.

Brook Owen

with a gift, acpanied by

he said,

this book for free. Don't miss out on the

After accepting the gift, a servant approached

today. That's why I'm late." As

drifted

Corrie looked at Elyse from head to

thoughtful.

about Brook today, looked at him intently and asked with curiosity, "Why did you

and coughed. He

knew you were celebrating your birthday, so she wanted to join and asked me

know it was your birthday. I just

an arrogant look. Elyse was puzzled by his behavior. As he tilted his head back, he seemed as vain

"Brook, you're here."

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