?<strong>Chapter 1426:</strong>


    “So, how can two people, so clueless about love, stick together?” Elyse wondered aloud.


    Jayden paused, a thoughtful look crossing his face. “Maybe that’s the very puzzle we’re meant to solve.”


    Elyse paused, then softly agreed, “You’re right. We don’t understand love. That’s what makes everything soplex between us.”


    Yawning, her eyes fluttered shut. “I can’t talk anymore. I need to sleep.”


    “Sleep then,” Jayden whispered, pulling her close. “I’ll join you.”


    “It’s a good thing I’m off work tomorrow,” Elyse mumbled sleepily. “Otherwise, there’s no way I’d make it out of bed.”


    Jayden silently contemted how easy he could make her life; she wouldn’t need to work if he had his way. But he kept his thoughts to himself, knowing well that sharing them would only ignite another fiery debate.


    The next day, they were still tangled up in bed at noon when a sharp knock rattled the door, abruptly pulling a grumpy Jayden from his sleep.


    He cracked the door open, his eyes half-closed, still clinging to sleep. “Driscoll,” he grumbled, “this better be important, or you know what’ll happen.”


    Driscoll winced. “Shaun’s here. And he’s brought his parents.”


    Jayden blinked, rubbing his eyes, thinking he’d misheard. “Come again?”


    Driscoll exhaled heavily. “Shaun’s dropped by for a visit, and his parents tagged along. You should probablye down.”


    Jayden scowled, weighing this new annoyance. “Fine. Tell them to wait.”


    Driscoll nodded and wiped a bead of sweat from his forehead as he turned to leave.


    He’d really hoped to avoid disturbing Jayden and Elyse, who hadn’t emerged all morning, a sure sign of the previous night’s fervor. He had his fingers crossed for these two, hopeful they’d resolve their differences and remarry soon.


    And then this disruption. Their serene morning was now pierced by this unwanted intrusion.


    Back in the room, Jayden started to get dressed, his movements stirring Elyse, who opened her eyes slowly. “What time is it?”


    Jayden, slipping into his shirt, paused to pinch her cheek yfully. “It’s noon. Want to catch some more sleep?”


    Elyse blinked. “No wonder I feel like I could eat a horse. I’m going to grab something to eat.”


    Jayden gently pressed her back onto the pillows. “Stay here. I’ll ask Driscoll to bring up something. You can snooze a bit more after eating.”


    “I guess I didn’t go easy on youst night.”


    Elyse rolled her eyes, well aware of that fact.


    As he reluctantly continued dressing, she asked, “Do we havepany?”


    Jayden nodded. “Shaun and his parents.”


    Elyse sat up again, puzzled. “Why are they here?”


    “I’m not sure,” Jayden confessed. “That’s what I’m about to find out.”


    After a moment, Elyse questioned, “Shouldn’t Ie down too?”


    Jayden frowned and gently pushed her back down. “Don’t worry about it,” he said dismissively. “They’re hardly guests. No need for you to get up.”


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