Masuk"Your shoes are right in front of you," Kayden said, appearing behind her.Elise looked down at a pair of white shoes."Is this...?""Free of charge," he leaned against the doorframe, eyeing her as she slipped on the shoes.Surprisingly, they were her size and very comfortable.After Kayden found out about her swollen feet, he ordered Jackson to buy a pair of comfortable shoes. Jackson had to run back and forth in the middle of the night to do his boss' bidding."I've called a cab for you," Kayden interrupted her just as she was about to swipe on her phone.Why is he acting so considerate? Something must be off. She glanced at him askance.A cab arrived and Elise quickly left. Kayden watched the car leave until it became a dot in the distance."Sir, why are you toying with Miss Thatcher?" Jackson had dark circles under his eyes."Toying? Not bad. I like this word," Kayden didn't answer the ques
A few seconds passed before Elise broke into a wide smile. "I'm your grandma! Hahaha!"Kayden had a hard night before he finally could rest.Elise rubbed the sleep out of her eyes. Sunlight poured into the room. She yawned and stretched her arms. This bed was very comfortable and soft.Where was she? Elise sprang out of bed, tumbling over the quilt. She glanced around, making a beeline for the exit—wherever it might be.In the hallway, there was a large photo of Kayden and Jessica. The two of them looked like a happy couple. Elise's heart sank. She was in Kayden's house. The house he shared with Jessica.The walls seemed to squeeze in on her, and she felt dizzy. She picked up her pace, heading to the door. Just as she was about to turn the knob, a cold but magnetic male voice resounded."Do you think that you can just go?""Yes. Why?" She turned and saw Kayden smirking at her like he had her in his palm.He was
Elise stepped on a pebble and lost her balance. A hand snaked around her waist before she could hit the road. "Thank you, handsome," Elise patted his cheek, flirting with him. He noticed that her cheeks were flushed and she seemed lightheaded. Her steps weren't steady either. Was she drunk? "Elise, come here!" As he led her to the pavement, he noticed many men stealing glances at her. He could dump her here, but it was dangerous. It was not that he cared. He just didn't want people looking at his ex-wife. What a ridiculous dress! Where did she think she was going, wearing a dress like this? The thought of her dressing up for Ellison or some other man made Kayden disgusted. He dragged her to the car and stuffed her into the back seat, ignoring her protests. "Who are you?" she asked, her tone cold. But she looked at him like a frightened little rabbit. "Can't recognize me?" To his surprise, this version of Elise was more interesting than the previous housewife version. "How a
Kayden brought Jessica to the hospital under the Anderson Group. When Jessica saw the hospital's sign, she tensed up. She tugged gently on his arm to get his attention while acting meek. "Kayde, let's go to another hospital," Jessica said. "Why?" he asked. "I just...," Jessica schooled her expression, hoping he didn't catch the signs in her eyes. "It's just that I've been going to that doctor for checkups. He has the records and files of my health there. So it makes things easier if we visit him," Jessica said. It made sense. Kayden didn't think much of it. He drove them to another hospital under the Paige Group, Jessica's family. He brought her to Dr. Paul, Jessica's doctor. Jessica and Paul walked into the room while Kayden waited outside. Many minutes later, Paul came out with the report in hand. "Good news. The baby is okay. Miss Paige only suffered from a sprained ankle as a result of being pushed. But she's okay. You're lucky she didn't fall too hard. It would have caused
"What are you going to do? Don't forget who helped you when you were drugged. Is this how you repay favors?" She glared at him coldly."That's a different thing," he said coldly. "Then you should take responsibility for kissing me and tearing my dress. It's a different thing too, isn't it?" Elise said loudly.Kissing?! Tearing her dress?! Jessica's eyes bulged with anger as she looked between Kayden and Elise.No way! Don't tell her that they did..."I will. How much do you want? I'll compensate you?" Kayden scoffed.Elise rolled her eyes. As expected of him, thinking that money can solve everything."Do you think money is the problem here, Mr. Anderson? How did your parents teach you?""Don't insult my parents, Elise. Isn't money what you want?"Who in this world wouldn't want money? Money was power and it commands the world. Isn't that why Elise was going with the King brothers?Elise chuckled at him."Why are you laughing?" He didn't like it when he couldn't understand what she wa
Elise called the receptionist to deliver over a hundred ice packs. The receptionist, still thinking that they were a couple, thought that they were playing some kind of kinky game.After two hours in the tub with the ice packs, Elise helped him out and nearly dragged him to the bed.The drug had exhausted his strength. Kayden lay on the bed, his eyes closed as sleep swallowed him. She pulled the blanket over him and sighed, wiping the sweat from her forehead."Damn. Why am I so unlucky?"Suddenly, there was a knock on the door. Elise went to answer it.It must be the receptionist with the drink I ordered, she thought.The moment the door opened, Elise came face to face with Jessica. She looked behind Elise and saw Kayden on the bed, asleep.Her face fell and she couldn't control her expression."Why is Kayden in your room, Elise? What did you do to him?" The gentle tone was gone from Jessica's voice.Elise remembered every nasty thing Jessica had done to her. The threats and taunts vi
"Kayden, Jessica suddenly fainted! She also vomited!" Mrs. Paige cried out worriedly, sobbing and sniffing. "Where is she?" Kayden asked, sprinting back to his car. "In the hospital! I'm worried that she has some incurable disease. You know how weak her body is," "I'll be right there," he hung u
"Shut the fuck up, Elise!" Kayden didn't know what to say to her taunts. He was shocked by the crude way she spoke and cursed. "Oh? Why? Isn't it the truth? You're the one who started it, dear ex-husband," she laughed, leaning into his touch. Her eyes were deeply enchanting yet dev
Ellison's car arrived soon. "Since you can't walk, allow me to carry you," Ellison said. Elise nodded. She wrapped her hands around his neck as he lifted her up, carrying her bridal style. This scene was witnessed by Kayden and his friends who had gathered to go home
No hello or sweet greetings. No word of concern either. He always got straight to the point, cold and rude like he couldn't wait to hang up. It was like she was some virus that he couldn't wait to avoid."Aren't you forgetting what I said yesterday?" Elise asked."What?" He sounded impatient.Elise







