Dead at Heart (Ariel and Jayson) novel Chapter 718

Jayda brightened at that. "Well, that means you two get along, doesn't it? Ms. Pryce, Jayson's always been that way with people. Honestly, he scares me sometimes. But if you and Shane get along, you should come by more often."

"Is that so? Mr. Larkin does have better taste than Jayson." Cecilia glanced in the direction Jayson had gone. She didn't respond to the second half of Jayda's suggestion.

Shane sipped his tea. He was fully aware of what Jayda was thinking. She wanted him and Cecilia to develop something. Ideally, a marriage.

With that…

…

Jayson went to Betty's bedroom.

After what happened yesterday, Betty was shaken and felt unwell. She was resting in bed.

The moment she saw Jayson, she pushed herself up. "How's Ari?"

Jayson sat down. "Didn't Mom tell you?"

Betty's expression soured. She couldn't help feeling the heavens were cruel. Why treat such a good woman so harshly?

But…

"Ms. Pryce came to visit. What kind of attitude was that?" Evelyn's voice cut in as she entered.

Jayson poured Betty a glass of water. His tone was cold. "You don't need to worry about my attitude. You should be worrying about Aunt Jayda's motives. She clearly wants a tie with the Pryce family. I'd think that should concern you more."

Evelyn's expression hardened after being spoken to so harshly again.

Jayson didn't bother sugarcoating. "Stay away from Cecilia. Aunt Jayda clearly has her own agenda. I'm making my stance clear now. I'll never let Cecilia be part of this family."

Cecilia clearly came to work on the Larkins. With Ariel's abortion and endometrial cancer now public, it would only take a few words to stir up trouble. Drama was inevitable.

He could already guess what Jayda was scheming. With Shane unmarried and Cecilia looking like an attractive option, it was obvious what she was thinking.

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