The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 182

Chapter 182 Why Can't I

Have That

Ellie woke up lazily around six in the afternoon, finally dragging herself out of the comfort of her soft bed. She had slept the entire day and was only woken up by hunger.

Still wearing her pajamas, she walked into the living room, where the soft glow of the lights blended with the lively sounds of cartoons and quiet voices.

She assumed that Brenna had come back with her son, speaking quietly to allow her to rest without interruption.

Yawning widely, Ellie spoke in her typical laid-back style. "I'm starving! Got anything to eat?"

Her curls were messy, and her nightgown hung loosely, the slipping strap unintentionally exposing more than intended.

Jayceon was sitting on the couch in a casual jacket, happily munching on chips with Patrick.

The table before them was a feast of snacks, all the kinds kids loved.

Next to them, a collection of takeout bags from a fancy restaurant sat invitingly with the contents still steaming.

When Jayceon saw Ellie enter the living room like that, his heart skipped a beat. His nerves tensed as he set his chips down, stood up, and moved toward her with anticipation.

"Ellie!" he exclaimed, his voice brimming with excitement as he embraced her.

Ellie, surprised by his sudden approach, responded with a cold attitude, "Who gave you permission to come

here?"

her. Years ago, Ellie had left him because she had been angry with

glanced at Patrick and said, "Hey, Patrick, why don't you head to your room for a bit? I

supportive nod to Jayceon

his son's encouragement, Ellie had already gone to her bedroom and returned shortly after,

fell gracefully around her waist, giving her a sense

radiated a sophisticated charm that seemed to soothe Jayceon's nerves. Approaching her with genuine regret in his voice, he said, "It was all a big misunderstanding seven years ago. That woman was someone my mother wanted to introduce to me. I never went to meet

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we move past that? We have a son together. Please,

food on the table. She figured Jayceon was probably the one who had bought it, so she had no

"I'm not here to fix things between us. I came back only

his father."

out

straight to the kitchen,

cook.

the kitchen, his hand stopping the fridge

it's all my fault. If you need to punish me,

you might be hungry, so I

to do, but you should

the takeaway bags, carefully laying out

utensils neatly.

was indeed too hungry to refuse him and began eating

serving him food and handing him the