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As Elyse walked, she gradually composed herself. She asked Jayden calmly, “Where have you been? Why are you
back so late?”
Jayden reassured her by gently patting her hand, saying, “I 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. | haven't betrayed your trust. Something unexpected
cup. I'll make it up to you later.”
Elyse inquired, “What unexpected thing happened to you?”
Clearly irritated by her persistent questioning, Jayden did not mask his annoyance and responded, “I've already
mentioned that it’s not important. Why do you keep bringing it up?”
Follow on NovᴇlEnglish.nᴇtElyse stopped in her tracks. “I'm your wife, aren't 1? Shouldn't | 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. Jayden clenched his jaw, seeming about to speak. However, she
looked away and continued walking in silence.
Observing this, Jayden let out a quiet sigh and trailed behind her at a slow pace.
When they returned to the banquet hall, the guests engaged Jayden in conversation while Elyse was left out.
Noticing Elyse’s disappointment, Tracy approached, draped an arm over her shoulder, and murmured, “What's
the matter? Aren’t you glad Jayden is back?”
“Why should | be? I'd prefer it if he hadn’t cback at all,” Elyse responded sharply.
Tracy picked up on the tension in her voice and realized they had fought, though she hadn't expected it to be so
serious.
“Con, it’s your birthday party. Try to enjoy it. Don’t look so upset,” Tracy did her best to cheer up Elyse.
Just then, Brook Owen approached. He cover to Elyse with a gift, accompanied by Corrie.
“Happy birthday, Elyse,” he said, presenting her with the gift.
Thank you.” After accepting the gift, a servant approached to take it from her. “I was caught up with something
important today. That's why I'm late.” As he explained, Brooks’ gaze involuntarily drifted towards Corrie.
Meanwhile, Corrie looked at Elyse from head to toe, her expression thoughtful.
Elyse, sensing something unusual about Brook today, looked at him intently and asked with curiosity, “Why did
you bring Miss Bates along? Do you know each other?”
Brook covered his mouth with his palm and coughed. He deliberately put on airs and said, “She’s my date today.
She knew you were celebrating your birthday, so she wanted to join and askedto bring her along.”
Corrie nodded with a bright smile. “I didn’t know it was your birthday. | just wanted to wish you well.”
Brook gave Corrie an arrogant look. Elyse was puzzled by his behavior. As he tilted his head back, he seemed as
vain and self-absorbed as a peacock.
“Brook, you're here!” From a distance, Jayden noticed Brook and approached slowly in his wheelchair. His gaze
lingered on Corrie momentarily before shifting away. “I cfor your wife's birthday celebration.”
Upon seeing Jayden, Brook's eyes sparkled. He wrapped his arm around Corrie and said confidently, “Allowto
introduce my date, Corrie Bates.” He paused, then added, “Today marks our first date. We both felt a good
connection and are open to seeing where this leads.”
Corrie glanced at Jayden, perhaps expecting sreaction. But Jayden’s expression remained neutral as he
Follow on Novᴇl-Onlinᴇ.cᴏmteased, “So you've decided to finally settle down and get a girlfriend?”
Hearing Jayden’s words, Brook responded with a slight grin. “I was half expecting you to object, considering Miss
Bates was your ex-girlfriend. | don’t want any hard feelings as your brother.”
Jayden responded casually, “It’s fine, don’t worry about it.”
Corrie felt a surge of anger at his indifference. Jayden was now disabled, but how could he still dismiss her so
casually? Corrie and Jayden had shared a relationship built on mutual interests lasting for two years. How could
he show no feelings for her? Were those two years with her less significant than his recent months with Elyse?
How could that be the case? Did Jayden’s affection for Elyse run that deep?
Frustrated and feeling insulted, Corrie felt utterly degraded, as if even her pride and dignity had been trampled
upon.
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