Chapter 611

After Morgan calmed down, Elyse went home with the notebook. She entered the living room, where Jayden was engrossed in a newspaper.

Glancing up, he said, "Mabel's lack of response is unexpected. She still hasn't appeared. It seems she doesn't care much for her parents."

Elyse considered his observation and replied, "She might ignore Lanny's predicament, but surely she wants to handle Glenda's final arrangements?"

Jayden raised an eyebrow, curious. "Why are you so sure she would return for Glenda's final arrangements?"

Elyse said, "Remember when you detained Glenda? Mabel dared to break into our house demanding her release. That shows how deeply she values her mother."

Jayden fell silent, deep in thought, then said, "Elyse, you've really changed lately. You're more composed and insightful."

Elyse touched her face, musing. "I hadn't noticed. I just act on my convictions."

Jayden gestured to her. "Come here. Let's see if you really have changed."

Elyse's smile faltered slightly. "You should rest more to recover quicker. You're out of the hospital, but you still need to take it easy."

Jayden looked at her sternly. "What are you implying? I just want to hold you. It's been days since our last embrace."

Elyse was irritated. "A hug? Aren't you concerned I might aggravate your injury? Do you want your wound to heal properly?"

Jayden's expression darkened. "Elyse, just hug me while I'm still asking nicely. Don't make me insist."

Elyse's demeanor became more commanding as she approached him. Jayden was unusually overpowered by her assertiveness, causing his resistance to falter. She walked up to him, lifted his chin, and unexpectedly kissed him. He'd braced himself for a slap; instead, she surprised him with a kiss that inexplicably lifted his spirits.

Raising her eyebrows, Elyse said, while he was still bewildered, "Stay calm and focus on healing. I'm waiting for you to get better."

With that, she turned and walked away without looking back.

Jayden touched his lips, reminiscing about how long it had been since their last kiss, and even longer since they had been intimate.

As he watched her leave, Driscoll observed, convinced of Jayden's deep love for Elyse. He could tell Jayden was completely captivated by her.

A young maid near Driscoll was moved. "They still love each other so deeply. They'll probably have a baby after he recovers, right?"

Driscoll nodded enthusiastically. "Absolutely. He's always treated her wonderfully. I'm sure they'll have another child soon."

Jayden was oblivious to his household staff's conversation. Looking away, he focused on his phone. He instructed his team to cremate Glenda's body, planning to use her ashes to lure Mabel out. Based on what they knew of Mabel, they believed she wouldn't ignore Glenda's ashes.

Unbeknownst to them, Mabel, at Kaelyn's direction, had already returned to Watscar, intending to take care of Glenda's remains. However, the final decision rested with Kaelyn.

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