Chapter 194

Judy gazed at Jayden with deep affection, as if they were the only two people in the world. She no longer concealed her feelings, declaring openly, "Jayden, I met you two years ago. You were striking, and I fell for you instantly. Jayden, won't you reconsider? I truly love you more than Elyse ever could. I accept you as you are." A tear escaped her eye; her voice was almost a plea. She offered him her heart, hoping for kindness and reciprocation.

Jayden paused, smiling enigmatically. "Did we meet two years ago?"

Hope crumbled from Judy's face. She looked faint. Kieran quickly caught her, his eyes filled with sympathy. "Judy…"

But Judy wouldn't give up. Pushing Kieran aside, she walked determinedly toward Jayden, desperation and obsession in her eyes. "Did you never love me?"

Jayden found her question almost amusing and didn't answer directly. Instead, he pulled Elyse closer and kissed her cheek. This fueled Judy's fury, but she persisted. "Do you truly love Elyse?"

Jayden embraced Elyse and kissed her lips. Elyse was dumbfounded.

The light faded from Judy's eyes, leaving only despair. Elyse felt a pang of sympathy, but Jayden, oblivious to Judy's distress, smiled gently at Elyse. To him, Judy was invisible; her sadness had no impact.

"How can you do this to me? I truly love you, Jayden!" Judy cried, her voice breaking. She sobbed, defeated. "You even had me work as a maid! I thought I'd do anything for you to see my true feelings. Why are you treating me this way?"

She collapsed, weeping uncontrollably. Kieran clenched his fists, struggling to maintain composure. The complexities of love were hard to articulate. Judy's love gave her no advantage, and Kieran, as her brother, felt helpless.

"What are you waiting for? Take your sister and leave my house. How much longer will you linger?" Jayden rubbed his forehead in frustration, his expression darkening with irritation at Judy's cries.

Kieran's face flushed with anger, but he obeyed, lifting Judy. "Don't cry. You've fallen for the wrong person. He doesn't deserve your love," he whispered, glancing furtively at Jayden.

Elyse heard Kieran's remark and was taken aback by his boldness.

"No, I won't leave! I want to stay. I'm willing to look after Jayden for the rest of my life. He can't be happy without me. I'm the only one who truly loves him," Judy declared, lost in her delusion.

It took all of Kieran's strength to get her to her feet.

"I'm very disappointed in you, Mr. Owen. You could have handled this more gently, but you chose the most painful way for her," Kieran said, pausing at the door to look back at Jayden.

Jayden responded coldly, "Why should I act according to your wishes? Is she important to me?"

His words struck Judy like a dagger, causing her to burst into tears.

A flash of malice crossed Kieran's eyes. "I'll remember this. We'll see what happens." He left with Judy.

As Judy's sobs faded, Elyse was left with mixed feelings. She turned to Jayden. "They're so odd. I just can't understand them."

Jayden glanced at her. "Don't try to understand someone who's not sane. It'll only drag you down."

After a moment, Elyse asked uncertainly, "Do you think Judy genuinely likes you?"

Jayden tapped her forehead. "How can anyone from the Foster family truly love? Do you actually believe what Judy said?"

Elyse rubbed her forehead, skeptical. "She seemed so pitiful. Every gesture and expression appeared perfectly poised. Even in her breakdown, she looked incredibly beautiful and elegant."

Jayden raised an eyebrow. "Do you think it's normal for someone to look that beautiful and elegant during a breakdown?"

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