Chapter 1098:
Elyse shook her head, pushing his hand away, signaling she wasn’t ready for his touch. Jayden attempted once more to reach out, but she dismissed him yet again. Retreating awkwardly, he queried, “Are you angry with me?”
Elyse sat upright, her voice tinged with anger. “Do you have any idea how frightened I was? And you still scared me further. You think I’m just here to be teased, don’t you?”
Before Jayden could make amends, she cut him off. “It seems like you believe I’m here to be pushed around. It’s always like this with you. Why are you always like this?” Clearly agitated, she turned away from him, closing her eyes as if to shut him out completely.
Realizing the gravity of his mistake, Jayden gently tapped her shoulder, coaxing, “Please don’t be upset. I was only playing around. I’m sorry.”
Ignoring his apology, she remained silent. Feeling defeated, Jayden no longer felt like resting. He figured it was best to head to town, grab a bite, and catch up on some sleep.
Settling back into the driver’s seat, he announced, “You rest. I’ll drive us to town.” With that, he stepped on the gas. Charlie’s remaining subordinates were now a distant thought.noveldrama
After a long drive, they reached the town by dawn. This town, famous for its numerous violin-making shops, depended on this artisanal skill for its livelihood. When Elyse stepped out of the car, eager to explore, Jayden gently held her back.
“We’ve got plenty of time. Let’s grab something to eat and rest up before we head out,” he insisted firmly. Reluctantly, Elyse allowed him to lead her.
Inside a cozy restaurant, Jayden guided her to a seat and picked up the menu. “What would you like?” he asked. Still annoyed, Elyse responded tersely.
Seizing the moment, he leaned forward, captured her chin, and kissed her. Elyse’s eyes widened in utter shock, disbelief written all over her face. She brushed her fingertips against her lips, her voice laced with confusion. “What are you doing?”
Jayden smirked, his tone playful yet daring. “You were ignoring me, so obviously, you were just waiting for me to kiss you.” Despite her frustration, it prompted a reluctant chuckle from Elyse.
“Just because we made out once doesn’t automatically reset our relationship. What gave you such confidence?” Elyse retorted, her eyebrow arched in challenge.
Shrugging nonchalantly, Jayden replied, “You’re overthinking it; I merely wanted to steal a kiss.” He leaned in closer, his voice lowering into a teasing whisper. “And who knows? If the urge strikes, I might just kiss you again.”
Elyse quickly covered her mouth with her hand, preventing any further surprises from him. Once Jayden had ordered, the meal arrived swiftly, and they both indulged heartily. Jayden, particularly famished after the lengthy drive, devoured his food eagerly.
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