Chapter 1199:

On their return, Elyse confronted him. “Why did you announce our wedding to everyone? Since when are we certain to have one?”

Jayden paused, stroking his chin. “I just thought back to when we first married,” he responded sincerely. “You weren’t my bride, and I wasn’t your groom back then. We need to rectify that; it’s only right.”

Utterly taken aback, Elyse responded, “That was a long time ago. Is that really necessary now? Remember, I never agreed to reconcile after our divorce.”

“So, when do you see us getting back together?” Jayden queried.

Elyse’s brow furrowed. “I think I should hear your reasons first, don’t you?”

“It won’t be long. I’ll have everything explained by the battle’s end,” Jayden assured her.

Elyse retorted with frustration, “And what makes you think that I’ll simply forgive you after your explanation?”

His surprise was evident. “You mean, you might not forgive me?”

With a sneer, Elyse countered, “Considering everything you’ve done, do you really expect I won’t be upset, or that I’ll just forgive you?”

For once, Jayden was at a loss for words.

In his heart, he held onto the hope that Elyse would forgive him once she knew the full story. But would she really?

Anxiety creeping in, Jayden quickly instructed her, “Head upstairs, take a right at the fourth door—that’s our room. I need to handle some urgent business and find Peyton.”

As Jayden hurried away, Elyse scoffed, watching his retreating figure. “Always off to Peyton, the cunning strategist,” she muttered disdainfully. Jayden’s presumptuous confidence left her speechless.

As she turned to ascend the stairs, a voice halted her. She faced a young man with an earnest smile. Curious, she asked, “Is there something you need from me?”

The man nodded politely. “I work in the cafeteria. Mr. Jayden Owen sent me to bring some bread and milk to your room.”

Elyse quickly accepted the food, smiling warmly. “Thank you. I’ll take it up myself; I’m heading to my room now.”

The man nodded and reminded her, “The milk has been warmed. It’s best enjoyed while it’s still warm.”

After he left, Elyse began ascending the stairs, but her steps faltered as a thought struck her. Why had she accepted the food? Did taking it imply she was open to having sex with Jayden tonight? . . .