The Phantom Heiress Rising From The Shadows

Chapter 192

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Brenna was momentarily at a loss for words, her heart going out to her best friend. After a while, she sighed softly "This is complicated. Patrick seems determined to play matchmaker. Kids don't always understand adult emotions Maybe it's time to be upfront with Patrick about what you want, so he doesn't waste his efforts."

Ellie gave a resigned shrug. "I can never quite figure out what's going through that boy's mind. You'd think with his intelligence, he'd understand relationships, but he doesn't. Yet, when it comes to coding and machinery, he's incredibly sharp. It's confusing whether to call him smart or not."

She shook her head and added, "I've explained to Patrick that I no longer love his father, but Patrick keeps insisting that dads should love moms and vice versa. He craves a complete family so much that whenever I see that hopeful look in his eyes, I find myself unable to shatter his dreams by telling him Jayceon and I are impossible to be together."

Brenna didn't know how to comfort Ellie, handling emotional matters wasn't her strength. "We'll figure it out as we go," she eventually said.

She did, however, understand Ellie's situation. Ellie had no intention of rekindling her relationship with Jayceon; the gap between them was just too wide,

Ellie had once clashed with Jayceon's parents, and it hadn't ended well. Jayceon's parents held her in contempt, believing she wasn't worthy of marrying Jayceon. In turn, Ellie couldn't stand Jayceon's many girlfriends or his controlling parents.

Both sides held disdain for each other.

Had it not been for Patrick's insistent curiosity, Ellie would have kept his father's identity a secret and never allowed him to meet Jayceon.

Feeling frustrated, Ellie soon reached the restaurant. It was a quaint place with both indoor and outdoor seating. Jayceon and Patrick were sitting at a window, both smiling broadly. Across from them, a woman in a red dress, elegant and charming, laughed and conversed with them.

"Look at that; I leave for just a moment, and he's already flirting with another woman. Jayceon can't bear to be alone. How did I ever fall for such a jerk?" Ellie said.

Brenna's face darkened when she saw Jayceon, Patrick, and the woman in red, all chatting and laughing together. Patrick didn't seem bothered by the woman; in fact, he appeared to enjoy her company, making them look like a happy family of three.

"I know that woman," Brenna said, her expression turning cold. "She was Jayceon's plus one at my welcome back party. They must have slept together long ago."

further, but she was also determined not to let Ellie be

dripping with sarcasm. "Let's go

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she wasn't actually angry but seemed rather

This reassured Brenna

Jayceon's table and sat

Jayceon saw them, his face was filled with unease as he

instantly and greeted her with enthusiasm,

locked on the

a nod and affectionately

tightly, demonstrating

even embarrassed. She recalled how Brenna had also

maintain good relations with the Harper family and

Brenna with a touch of flattery, saying, "Miss Harper, what a surprise! Are you joining Jayceon for lunch? Where's Mr.

chose to

to upset Ellie?

interest in.

playing with it." Ellie's lips curved into a smile, feeling a rush of satisfaction

would depart soon and not jeopardize