A Tad Too Late


    Emerging from the second-floor room, Elyse underwent a transformation, slipping into a flowing gown, her makeup meticulously applied and her hair cascading elegantly around her shoulders. Descending the stairs in her sleek ck high heels, she effortlessly captured Jayden''s attention. His gaze lingered on her graceful form, a hint of jealousy creeping into his voice as he spoke. "What''s with the fancy dress?"


    Without sparing him a nce, Elyse responded icily, "I have matters to attend to. With that, she brushed past everyone, her demeanor distant and determined, as she exited the house.


    Driscoll couldn''t help but sigh inwardly at Elyse''s evident anger this time.N?velDrama.Org (C) content.


    Meanwhile, Jayden felt an urge to pursue her and seek rification but found himself halted by Judy''s intervention. His gaze bore an imperceptible hint of hostility as he challenged her. "How dare you try to stop me?"


    Judy, emboldened by Jayden''s previous "concern", remained oblivious to the underlying tension in his voice.


    She calmly exined, "Look at her, getting all pretty for her date. It exins her reluctance to dine at home."


    Despite Jayden''s simmering anger, Judy failed to register his displeasure. Instead, she cheerfully suggested, "I''m famished. Let''s have dinner first."


    Meeting her gaze with a re, Jayden inquired, "Hungry?"


    "Yes, aren''t you?" Judy replied, unfazed. Taking charge, Judy maneuvered behind Jayden''s


    wheelchair, guiding him towards the dining room as if assuming the role of the household hostess.


    She then attended to his needs with care, selecting food for him before gazing upon him with


    affection.


    "Please, you should eat before it gets cold." Judy insisted, her toneced with concern as Jayden remained impassive, his expression somber as he moved to the elevator.


    "Mr. Owen, where are you going?" Judy persisted, grasping the armrest of his wheelchair in an attempt to halt his departure.


    Jayden''s response was curt and chilly. "Let go," hemanded, his voice devoid of warmth. Reflecting on the events of the afternoon, Judy couldn''t help but believe that Jayden harbored feelings for her.


    After all, his coldness wasn''t exclusive to her, he treated everyone with the same detachment. Convinced that Jayden''s apparent indifference masked deeper emotions, Judy remained resolute in her belief that he held a special fondness for her.


    "Driscoll, escort her away." Jayden''s voice sliced through the tension,


    his tonemanding as he motioned for Driscoll to intervene.


    Driscoll''s expression soured at the directive. He harbored no warmth for Judy, in his view, she


    failed to grasp her ce as a maid. Were it not for Jayden''s inexplicable leniency, he would have


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    disciplined her long ago. With a firm resolve, Driscoll seized Judy, adhering to Jayden''s


    instructions without hesitation.


    "Take her back to her quarters. No one is to open the door for her without my permission." "Of course, sir," Driscoll affirmed, before briskly leading Judy away with an authoritative air. Judy made onest attempt, reaching out for Jayden''s arm.


    But Driscoll intercepted, his grip firm and unyielding, ensuringpliance with Jayden''s orders. As Judy found herself being pulled further away from Jayden, confusion and sadness crept into her voice. "What''s happening. Mr. Owen? Why are you treating me like this all of a sudden? Did I upset you?" she queried, her tone tinged with sorrow and bewilderment.


    Jayden remained silent, his gaze fixed ahead, devoid of any acknowledgment towards her. Taking control of the wheelchair, he maneuvered it out of the house, leaving Judy''s questions unanswered.


    Inside the room, Judy was confronted by Driscoll''s chilly demeanor as he locked the door behind her. "Remember you are just a maid here. Take this time to reflect on your actions," he stated icily


    Indignant, Judy protested, "What did you just say? I''m not a maid! I haven''t done anything wrong. Let me out I need to speak with Mr.Owen!"


    Convinced of her own innocence, Judy refused to ept any wrongdoing.


    She was convinced that she and Jayden were destined to be together, especially considering his seemingly special treatment towards her.


    "Jayden cares for me deeply. Can''t you see that?" she implored Driscoll, her desperation evident in her pleas. "He treats me better than he does Elyse. Let me out, Driscoll!"


    Standing firm at the door, Driscoll listened to Judy''s outburst with a sense of confusion. Though Jayden''s behavior towards Judy seemed indulgent, it was clear to Driscoll that Jayden''s feelings for her were anything but genuine.


    "Perhaps it''s time you seek medical attention, you delusional maid," Driscoll reiterated, punctuating his words with the reminder of Judy''s status as a maid before departing without a backward nce.


    Judy''s disbelief turned to frantic pounding on the door and desperate shouts, but her pleas fell on deaf ears within the vi.


    Locked away, she found herself abandoned and ignored by those around her.


    Meanwhile, the other servants in the household were taken aback to discover Judy''s predicament. Despite her ims of Jayden''s favoritism towards her over Elyse. Then, why did Jayden decide to lock her up?


    The servants then allughed at Judy''s intention of recing Elyse.


    In the aftermath of themotion, Driscoll sought out Jayden, only to learn that he had pursued Elyse.


    He stood in silence for a moment, a sense of resignation washing over him. "It seems I''ma tad toote. He should have followed her long ago," he murmured, his helplessness palpable.