Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband by Devocean

Chapter 20:

Desmond took one look at Elyse and immediately erupted in laughter. “How did you manage to find such a stunning wife? Did you hire her?” He quickly shifted topics. “Has Joanna Foster returned yet? Are you planning to marry her once she’s back? It’s understandable that she disappeared on your wedding day, especially since you’re crippled now. No girl would willingly marry you.”

His voice was so loud that everyone around could clearly hear him. As some recognized Jayden, their expressions turned.

Jayden faced the crowd’s sneering looks with composure. “I’ve heard that your son’s bride used to be a bargirl. Is that true? And she’s knocked up.”

Instantly, Desmond’s face fell. He stared at Jayden, hatred burning in his eyes as if he wanted to tear him apart.

“Your family holds significant power in town. Why, then, did Xander marry a bargirl? Are none of the ladies from other influential families interested in him?” Jayden continued, grinning as he lifted his champagne glass. “It must be tough being his father, given how useless your son is. He’s going to marry her because he knocked her up.”

asked, “Really? It’s just because they’re expecting a

changing expressions on Desmond’s face, Jayden, still smiling, remarked, “Perhaps it’s merely a

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glare at Jayden, Desmond grabbed

her concern with a worried tone. “He seems so

on me today,” Jayden reassured her. “Xander is quite the playboy. The bride comes from a humble background. They rushed the wedding because she is pregnant with his child,” he

Desmond was too distracted to bother with her and Jayden. He was probably worried that his son would

were still guests who approached

prime view. Xander’s bride entered wearing her wedding dress with grace. They watched her closely.