Chapter 1085:
Jayden, focused on the check-in process, didn't notice. They took the room key and led Elyse toward the elevator, still holding her hand. As the elevator doors closed, the receptionist picked up the phone and made a call. Meanwhile, Jayden ushered Elyse into their room. Although the room showed signs of age, it was sufficiently clean, and Jayden approved. “This will be fine for our stay.”
Elyse scoffed. “I didn’t expect you to be so particular.”
Jayden sat down and responded casually, “I’m referring to you. Your particular ways are something I’ve gotten used to. I understand you quite well.”
Elyse crossed her arms. “I’m not fussy at all. Don’t try to stick that label on me.”
Jayden gestured for her to come closer. “Come here. Let me have a closer look at you.”
“There’s nothing to look at! Don’t even think about trying anything,” Elyse said, turning her back.
Jayden laughed. “I just noticed a bug on you. I was going to help you remove it. What did you think I meant?”
“Ah! The bug?” Elyse screamed, frantically patting her shoulder. “Don’t just stand there. Help me!” She pleaded, but Jayden remained motionless.
Elyse’s anxiety soared as she saw him with his arms crossed and a sly smile. The realization dawned on her.
“You tricked me?” she accused.
“Not at all. Check your shoulder,” Jayden replied, pointing gently.
Paralyzed with fear, Elyse’s anger vanished. “I’m terrified of bugs. Please, get it off!”
Jayden nonchalantly flicked her shoulder, dispatching a tiny insect. “Bugs are rampant in the spring,” he noted.
Exhausted, Elyse collapsed onto the bed with a heavy sigh. “Why on earth are there bugs in what’s supposed to be a clean hotel room?”
“Don’t worry. I’ll hold you tonight while we sleep; everything will be alright,” Jayden reassured her.
This prompted Elyse to sit up and glare at him. “Don’t even think about taking advantage of me. I’ll kick you out of bed if you try anything funny.”
Jayden raised an eyebrow. “And what if I do try something? What will you do then?”
Elyse, at a loss for words, branded him a scoundrel in her mind. Too drained to argue, she rose and strode toward the bathroom, intending to unwind with a hot shower.