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.

seeming about to speak. However,

walking in silence.

this, Jayden let out a quiet sigh

the

was left out.

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

I'd prefer it if he hadn't e back at all,"

picked up on the tension in her voice and realized they had fought, though she hadn't expected it to be so

it's your birthday party. Try to enjoy it. Don't look so upset." Tracy

up Elyse.

then, Brook Owen

came over to Elyse with

said,

complete version of this book for free.

gift, a servant

caught up with something important today. That's why I'm late." As

involuntarily drifted towards

Elyse from head to toe, her

thoughtful.

with curiosity, "Why did you

mouth with his palm and coughed. He deliberately

birthday, so she wanted to

"I didn't know it was your

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

"Brook, you're here."

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