Chapter 2:

“My name is Elyse Lloyd. If it’s all right with you, we can get married today,” she proposed confidently.

Her bold proposal left the crowd in shock, prompting several to capture the moment with their phones.

“Miss Lloyd, are you certain about this decision? Given my disability, I may not be able to provide the future you envision,” the man replied openly, gently urging her to think it over.

“I’ve made up my mind,” Elyse responded with determination.

“I’m Jayden,” he introduced himself.

Seeing her resolve, Jayden Owen grasped her hand and shared his concern. “I fear you might regret this choice later on.”

Elyse chose not to respond. She was sure of her decision. She had once been solely focused on marrying Theo, who never truly reciprocated her love. Now, who she married seemed inconsequential.

up the wedding formalities at City Hall, Elyse and Jayden were

not be marrying into the Ward family, he had another daughter to think about. She understood her little sister Mabel too well. As someone driven by greed, how could Mabel resist the

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from her family’s clutches. She had no intention of

thoughtfully at the marriage certificate, Jayden asked, “What’s on your mind? Regretting

took hold of the wheelchair, and replied, “I

though his eyes betrayed a hint of skepticism and mistrust. How could any woman genuinely want to marry a disabled man?

pursued his own goals. Well, he decided he might as well see what

drove to his house. Jayden’s home was opulent, complete with a garden, a swimming pool, a butler in a tuxedo, and uniformed maids. As Elyse stepped onto the plush

Lee, approached them respectfully and inquired,

dawned on Elyse. The Owens were the most influential family in town, and Jayden Owen was particularly notable among his peers for his business acumen and exceptional talent. He was one of the wealthiest men around. However, after a car accident a year ago that cost him his legs, Jayden had faded from the public eye and

had married the

supposed to be that Foster girl. Upon hearing Jayden’s full name at City Hall, Elyse hadn’t dwelled on it much. If she had known his background sooner, she wouldn’t have had the courage to broach the topic

face but remained silent. He still doubted that she truly hadn’t recognized him. After all, his disability was

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