?<strong>Chapter 1131:</strong>


    Jayden responded coolly, “I understandpletely. Don’t worry.”


    Elyse, observing Jayden’s yful maniption of Edward, felt a twinge of sympathy for the oblivious man. However, she decided it was best not to interfere and let the scene unfold naturally.


    Elyse was seated on a wooden chair when Linda pointed towards Ken, busy at the grill, and said, “My husband’s grilling skills are something else. You have to try his meatter.”


    Elyse nodded in agreement. “I can smell it from here,” she said, patting her rumbling stomach.


    Next to Elyse, Edward felt overlooked, almost as if she didn’t notice his presence. Seeking attention, he moved closer and said, “My grilling isn’t too bad either. Want to try some?”


    Elyse grimaced slightly and gestured toward Jayden and Ken. “They’re already handling the grill. I don’t need your help right now.”


    Edward looked visibly disappointed and asked with a hint of sadness, “But didn’t you promise to grill for me? Are we still doing that?”


    Elyse reassured him with a nod. “Of course. I won’t let you down.”


    She then stood up, joined Jayden at the grill, chose some marbled cuts of meat, and started grilling with skill.


    Unable to contain his pride, Edward walked over to where Jayden was and said, “Look! Elyse is grilling for me. Do you ever get this kind of treatment?”


    Jayden nced at Elyse’s grilling efforts, then looked back and asked sternly, “I’ve never seen her cook before. Are you sure it’s safe to eat?”


    “Why not? Or are you implying she can’t cook? That’s quite an insult,” Edward retorted, twisting Jayden’s words before turning toin to Elyse, “Did you hear him? He’s got no faith in your cooking.”


    Elyse, ignoring their bickering, continued with her grilling.


    Linda, observing from her seat while enjoying some fruit, watched the three intently. The dynamics among them were delicate. She had it figured out—a ssic love triangle.


    Edward fancied Elyse, who seemed to prefer Jayden. Such love triangles were always fascinating, whether in dramas or real life.


    After a bit, Linda mused that Edward, caught between Jayden and Elyse, almost resembled their child. She couldn’t resistmenting, “Edward, you don’t need to be the go-between. You’re acting quite childishly, you know?”


    Edward looked up, confused, not grasping Linda’s hint.


    .


    .


    .