?<strong>Chapter 509:</strong>


    With Jayden’smitment, Clive and Driscoll held back any lectures.


    Jayden himself was troubled and guilty. He had nearly caused her to lose the baby. It was clear to him that Elyse was more concerned about the baby than him.


    Half an hourter, the doctor, afterpleting the checkup and ensuring the baby was stable, addressed Jayden, “The patient needs to be careful with the baby. Please avoid upsetting her again, or it might endanger the pregnancy. You wouldn’t want to lose your child, right?”


    Jayden’s face showed a mix of emotions, but he nodded and promised, “I will take good care of her.”


    Then the doctor and nurses left.


    Jayden signaled to Clive and Driscoll with a wink, then approached Elyse. Observing her paleplexion, he whispered, “I know you’re awake. You’re upset with me, but can we address it after the baby is born? I don’t want to lose this child or you.”


    Elyse remained silent for a while before responding softly, “I’ll think about it.”


    Relieved by her response, Jayden continued, “Don’t worry. Even if I cut ties with the Owens, I’m not short on funds. You don’t have to worry about me going broke.”


    Elyse wasn’t concerned about Jayden’s financial stability. In her mind, if Jayden faced financial ruin, she would simply take their child and reunite with her real family.


    Jayden held Elyse’s hand, doing his best to cheer her up.


    He wasn’t skilled at sweet talk and realized he might need to learn.


    Later, Elyse felt hungry, sat up, and said unhappily, “I’m hungry.”


    Jayden was encouraged by her willingness to speak and asked patiently, “What would you like to eat?”


    “I need something that won’t make me nauseous.” Elyse noted that her pregnancy had made her taste sensitive. Eating anything disagreeable could make her sick all day.


    Jayden was at a loss again. How was he supposed to know what wouldn’t make her nauseous?


    After thinking it over, he said, “I’ll check with Driscoll.”


    Elyse raised an eyebrow and asked, “Don’t you know what I like to eat? Why do you need to ask someone else? Are you my husband or not?”


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    Jayden kept his face straight, but inside, he was panicking. Why hadn’t anyone warned him that Elyse could be so demanding during pregnancy?


    He knew better than to lose his patience with her; he needed to soothe her.


    Jayden massaged his forehead and casually listed a few dishes. Elyse shook her head repeatedly, her eyes filled with disappointment.


    Jayden didn’t want to let her down. Without a moment’s dy, he gently pressed her head and kissed her passionately.


    He kissed her with such intensity that she melted into his embrace.


    Looking into Elyse’s bewildered and annoyed eyes, Jayden asserted confidently, “You won’t get morning sickness from kissing me.”


    With a scoff, Elyse calmly wiped her mouth and retorted, “Sure, I don’t throw up, but I’m still hungry, right? Do you really think a kiss can fill me up?”


    Jayden stared at her belly for a while then asked, “What would you like to eat? I’ll have the chef whip it up for you.”


    Elyse frowned and said, “Can’t you guess what I’m craving? You just said you didn’t want to lose me. Were you just saying that?”


    Jayden felt a headacheing on. How was he supposed to reason with her in her current state?


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