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?"

this reaction from her. Years ago, Ellie had left him because she had been angry with h and after all these years,

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

nod to Jayceon

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

around her waist, giving her

regret in his voice, he said, "It was all a big misunderstanding seven years ago. That woman

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of getting engaged to her. She is married to someone else now. Ellie, can we move past that? We have a

food on the table. She figured Jayceon was probably the one who had bought it, so

between us. I

his father."

out for

straight to the kitchen, opening the

cook.

followed her into the kitchen, his hand stopping the fridge door as he said, "Please don't stay

it's all my fault.

so I ordered some food for you. Say

you need to do, but you should eat a little something first to regain

laying out the dishes on

utensils neatly.

to refuse him and began eating without

called Patrick over, serving him food and handing him the utensils, all while giving him a