A Call From Zandra


    "Do you truly wish for me to stand?" Jayden inquired calmly.


    Elyse nodded earnestly. "Absolutely. You were once able-bodied. Wouldn''t you like to stand up


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    Then, adopting a serious tone, she added, "Truly? You looked so striking in my dream. I was captivated by you."


    Jayden lightly stroked his chin, a faint smile ying on his lips. She was indeed naive and easily swayed.


    Shortly after, Driscoll returned with warm milk and ced it in front of Elyse.


    "Thank you, Driscoll," said Elyse, Settling into her chair, she savored the milk, relishing its warmth. Observing her enjoyment, Jayden''s appetite was piqued. He had eaten alone earlier, but seeing her delight in the milk now made him somewhat hungry. "Could I have a serving as well?" he requested...


    Driscoll, aware of Jayden''sck of appetite earlier, was pleased to see his newfound interest. He promptly headed to the kitchen and returned with another ss of warm milk.


    "Did you eat breakfast today?" Elyse queried.


    "I woke up too early and had no appetite," Jayden exined.


    Elyse chuckled. "Then you''d better join me for breakfast."


    Jayden nced at her, issuing a reminder. "We have a dinner party tonight. Try not to overdo it


    with the drinks. You were so tipsyst night that it took two maids to carry you back to your room."


    Elyse was startled. "That can''t be. I haven''t been eating muchtely. I couldn''t have gained


    weight."


    "How do you think you made it back to your room then?" Jayden prodded.


    "Didn''t you carry me?" she ventured tentatively.


    "In your dream," he quipped.


    Elyse struggled to ept the revtion. Trying to change the subject, she yfully fed Jayden


    some grapes.


    epting the offering with a faint smile, Jayden remarked, "Looks like you''ve gained a bit of weight, but you won''t let me say it."


    "Stop it, I don''t believe I''ve gained some weight" Elyse protested.


    As Driscoll approached with the breakfast, witnessing their yful exchange, he grinned and offered, "Mr. Owen, please enjoy your breakfast."


    Once the food was served, Elyse turned to Driscoll anxiously. "Did I really gain weight? Jayden


    said it took two maids to carry me back to my roomst night!"


    Driscoll interjected, "He''s teasing you. You''re quite slender. In fact, the chef mentioned wanting to


    help you put on a bit of weight a few days back."


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    Relieved, Elyse shot Jayden a re. Jayden simply grinned and teased, "You really are gullible.


    You''ll believe anything I say, won''t you?"


    "Jayden!" she eximed, feeling a pang of embarrassment at being duped. How could he undermine her like that? It was a blow to her self-esteem!


    After their breakfast, as Elyse gave Jayden a massage, she couldn''t< resist pinching him a few times, venting her frustration.


    Once she left the room, Jayden winced, rubbing the spot where she''d pinched him. "She''s getting bolder!"


    As Elyse was engrossed in studying a music score in her room, her phone suddenly rang. Seeing Zandra''s name on the caller ID, she was visibly surprised. Why would Zandra be calling her?


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    After a moment of hesitation, she answered the call. "Hello, what can I do for you?"


    There was some background noise on Zandra''s end as she spoke. "Do you have some free time? I''d like to treat you to a meal."


    Elyse hesitated. "Can''t we discuss it over the phone?"


    "It''s better to talk in person," Zandra insisted.


    After some consideration, Elyse finally agreed. "Alright, Ille over to see you."


    Zandra replied, "I''ll send you the address shortly. You cane directly."


    After hanging up the phone, Elyse''s expression turned serious. She couldn''t predict what Zandra


    wanted to discuss and doubted it would be a pleasant conversation.


    Recalling her past encounters with Theo''s parents, particrly Zandra''s disapproval during their first meeting and their abrupt departure when Theo ran out of his wedding, Elyse felt uneasy. After deliberating for a moment, she decided to seek out Jayden.


    Jayden, engrossed in reading a document, didn''t notice her approach. Quickly adjusting himself in


    his wheelchair, he turned to face her. "What''s on your mind?"


    "Zandra called me. She''s Theo''s mother. She invited me to lunch," Elyse informed him.


    Raising an eyebrow, Jayden remarked, "So, you''ll meet your ex''s mother?"


    Elyse''s expression darkened. "I doubt it''ll be a pleasant discussion. I suspect she has ulterior motives."


    "Will you still go, then?" Jayden inquired.


    "It would be impolite not to. Besides, I owe Zandra an exnation for calling off the wedding with Theo," Elyse replied with a somber tone.