Chapter 1131:

Jayden responded coolly, “I understand completely. Don’t worry.”

Elyse, observing Jayden’s playful manipulation of Edward, felt a twinge of sympathy for the oblivious man. However, she decided it was best not to interfere and let the scene unfold.

Elyse sat on a wooden chair when Linda pointed toward Ken, busy at the grill, and said, “My husband’s grilling skills are something else. You have to try his meat later.”

Elyse nodded. “I can smell it from here,” she said, patting her rumbling stomach.

Next to Elyse, Edward felt overlooked. Seeking attention, he moved closer and said, “My grilling isn’t too bad either. Want to try some?”

Elyse grimaced slightly and gestured toward Jayden and Ken. “They’re already handling the grill. I don’t need your help.”

Edward looked visibly disappointed and asked, with a hint of sadness, “But didn’t you promise to grill for me? Are we still doing that?”

Elyse reassured him. “Of course. I won’t let you down.”

She stood, joined Jayden at the grill, chose some marbled cuts of meat, and started grilling skillfully.

Unable to contain his pride, Edward walked over and said, “Look! Elyse is grilling for me. Do you ever get this kind of treatment?”

Jayden glanced at Elyse’s grilling, then back at Edward and asked sternly, “I’ve never seen her cook before. Are you sure it’s safe to eat?”

“Why not? Or are you implying she can’t cook? That’s quite an insult,” Edward retorted, twisting Jayden’s words. He then turned to Elyse, complaining, “Did you hear him? He’s got no faith in your cooking.”

Elyse, ignoring their bickering, continued grilling.

Linda, observing from her seat while enjoying some fruit, watched the three intently. The dynamics were delicate. She had it figured out—a classic love triangle. Edward fancied Elyse, who seemed to prefer Jayden. Such love triangles were always fascinating, whether in dramas or real life.

After a bit, Linda mused that Edward, caught between Jayden and Elyse, almost resembled their child. She couldn’t resist commenting, “Edward, you don’t need to be the go-between. You’re acting quite childishly.”

Edward looked up, confused, not grasping her hint.

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