Chapter 194 Compensation

Jaxson and Edmond's departure did not put a damper on Elinor and Lilian's date. In fact, they were even more elated once the two men had gone. Jaxson did not wander far after leaving. He went straight back to the manor. Poor Edmond had to trudge back to the grind of company business. He understood Jaxson's mood, though, and decided not to make a fuss about it. Upon his return to the manor, Jaxson was taken aback by the sight of a woman in a flowing white dress standing in the garden. The breeze played with the hem of her dress, lifting it slightly. Her golden hair glimmered in the sunlight, and for a moment, Jaxson was transfixed, trying to place her. No one was allowed here without his say-so. There had only been one exception—Elinor. However, with Elinor gone, the only other person it could be was Jenice. Jenice caught the rustle of movement behind her. Turning around, her eyes met Jaxson's. A warm smile spread across her face as she approached him. "I had you pegged as this hi