Chapter 1198:

Elyse kicked him lightly, her annoyance evident. “Eat up, I’ll bring you some bread rolls,” Jayden said calmly. Puzzled, Elyse responded, “Why bring more bread? This pasta will fill me up.” “Because tonight, we continue,” Jayden said lightly. Elyse instantly tensed. “What do you mean, ‘continue’? I’m not continuing anything. You’re not allowed to touch me again.” “No, tonight we go ahead. I’ve really missed you,” Jayden stated firmly. Elyse was taken aback. “What do you think I am to you?” Jayden set his fork down and looked at her intently. “You are my girl. I don’t want anyone else. Being with you is the only thing I desire, and only you can turn me on.” He spoke with straightforward earnestness, seemingly oblivious to their surroundings. The usual clatter of the cafeteria, which often made it difficult for Elyse to concentrate, seemed to fade as Jayden’s words echoed in her heart. Meeting Jayden’s intense gaze, Elyse instinctively diverted her eyes and reached for her water glass. “I know you think our backgrounds make us unsuitable, but I need to tell you this…” Jayden paused for emphasis. “You are my girl. Do I still need your permission to be intimate with you?” Elyse was speechless. After a few sips of water, her initial anxiety began to wane. She tried to appear calm and responded, “I don’t want to.” “Ha, you can say you don’t want to, but trust me, you won’t be able to walk tomorrow,” Jayden scoffed, dismissing her refusal lightly. Elyse said nothing further, but her glances towards Jayden during the meal were frequent. Time seemed to be slipping away, and Jayden’s eagerness was clearly mounting. After they finished eating, Elyse turned to Jayden and asked, “Could you take me for a walk around the base? I’d like to stretch my legs.” Refusing her was not something Jayden considered. Moreover, it was still too early for intimacy. He hoped a casual stroll might help Elyse feel more at ease. During their walk, Jayden guided Elyse through numerous rooms across the base, introducing her to a variety of people. The news that Elyse and Jayden were planning to marry after the war thrilled everyone they met. Many expressed their eagerness to attend the wedding. . . .