Chapter 140 The Bathing Dilemma

Elinor sighed, resigning herself to Jaxson's arrangement. It was not about refusing the gesture. She just did not want to burden others. However, it seemed Jaxson might be reading too much into her hesitance. To avoid further miscommunication, she decided to follow his plan. A weight lifted off Jaxson's chest, yet he hesitated, pursing his lips before saying, "I always want the best for you, Elinor. However, only if you're comfortable with it. If anything bothers you—these clothes, the mansion—know that there's no obligation to accept." Elinor raised an eyebrow, amused. "What's gotten into you today? You're overthinking things. Just speak your mind, Jaxson. Sometimes, I really can't fathom what's going on in that head of yours. Make sure the clothes are ready for me tomorrow. I need some rest." She took the nightgown from him, her smile reassuring. Nodding, Jaxson felt a newfound ease. So, she never intended to refuse. He wondered why she would find any of this bothersome when hi