Chapter 97

Just as Amelia thought she would fall, a large hand suddenly wrapped around her waist and pulled her steadily back. Due to the momentum, Amelia tumbled straight into the person's embrace, and a pleasant minty scent filled her nose. Before Amelia could react, the man had already stepped back, and the minty fragrance slowly faded. When she looked up again, she found herself staring into Jayden's expressionless face. She hurriedly explained, "Don't misunderstand. He suddenly stopped me, so I had to talk to him..." Jayden asked meaningfully, "Why would I misunderstand? Or is it you who's misunderstanding something, Ms. Stevans?" His words implied that he didn't care about her relationship with Tobias, and she didn't need to explain. "I..." Amelia's throat tightened. For a moment, she didn't know what to say. "Since someone here has already provided you with an umbrella, I won't disturb you two. I'll head back now. I only hope you will properly treat my grandmother, Ms. Stevans. If I