Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband by Devocean

Chapter 74:

When Elyse emerged from the bathroom, she noticed that Brook was missing. She scanned the area and realized that Driscoll was also absent. Curiously, she asked, “Where is Brook?”

“Hes gone,” Jayden replied, his voice calm as he sipped his tea.

Elyse was taken aback. She had only been to the bathroom. It seemed too quick for Brook to have left. “Didn’t he say he was staying for dinner?”

“He did, but he left after receiving a phone call,” Jayden explained.

Elyse nodded, accepting his explanation without suspicion. She sat down next to him, relieved. “It’s good that he’s gone. I never liked him much. Looking into his eyes felt like being watched by a viper.”

Jayden chuckled at her comment. “You’re quite perceptive. Snakes are actually his favorite pets. He keeps more than a dozen at his place.”

Elyse’s expression stiffened as she imagined living with so many snakes. She rubbed the goosebumps forming on her arms and remarked, “That’s a unique hobby.”

more than unique. It’s creepy. While others might keep snakes as pets, he raises

Elyse listened as Jayden offered a word of caution. “Keep your distance when you see him next. He’s not just untrustworthy; he’s also a serious

tone, Elyse nodded submissively. “Don’t worry. I’ll steer clear of him. I have

lost my influence in the Owen clan, those with ambition saw me as insignificant. That’s why, up until now, you’ve only met Brook Owen from my family,”

“I think it’s better for us to live peacefully now, without

“Do you really think it’s good

probably made many envious. If you had continued on that

scoffed slightly. “Actually, there’s something I’ve kept

Elyse inquired,

with a calm demeanor, but Elyse was taken aback. She stood

was responsible. I haven’t figured it out yet. But you’re right. This quiet life is indeed very pleasant. It’s free from intrigue and deceit, and I do feel more at

those words hoping for his peace, her perspective was that of an observer, not someone living through the turmoil as he was. Jayden had lived through the betrayal. His own family had conspired against him, leading to his disability. It seemed he

silence. “I haven’t given up on finding out who did this to me. I can’t