Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband by Devocean

Chapter 76:

After dinner, Elyse retired to her room to practice her violin. She was playing when her phone rang. The call was from her best friend, Tracy Bernard. She set her violin down and answered, “I thought you were in Liverton to pursue your prince charming. Why are you calling me?”

“I’m sorry, Elyse,” Tracy said in a sheepish tone. “I’ve been so busy lately and I was totally oblivious to what happened to you. Do you need me to fly over and keep you company? I can get on the first flight.”

“No, no, I’m all right now. Don’t worry about it,” Elyse replied. Her voice took on a teasing tone as she continued, “So, what have you been busy with? Why didn’t you even reply to my messages?”

“Who, me? I’ve been busy with my wedding, of course,” Tracy sounded very excited.

Elyse paused, taken aback by the sudden news. She was aware that Tracy had been pining for someone for well over four years. But that man returned to his hometown, Liverton City, right after graduation, and Tracy soon went after him.

“My, my, I wasn’t expecting you to succeed in your hot pursuit of your beloved beau. It looks like I underestimated you.”

“Ha! Please, where there’s a will, there’s always a way. No guy can resist my charms.”

They giggled for a bit, then Tracy changed the subject. “Come to Liverton, Elyse. You must attend my wedding.”

Elyse agreed without hesitation. They chatted for a few more minutes before hanging up. Elyse then headed into the study to look for Jayden. “My best friend is getting married. I’d like to be there for her.”

Jayden didn’t even look up from his desk as he drawled out, “Would you like to come with me? I’ve never been to Liverton. It would be great if you were with me.”

Although embarrassed, Elyse spoke her mind. However, Jayden’s refusal was swift and firm. “I don’t want to go to Liverton.”

her frown.

travel to Liverton like this?”

go alone then.” With that, she turned and returned to her room. As

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even try to persuade him? Maybe he was just playing hard to get and maybe he wanted to come along too. Clicking his tongue, he signed his name on a document,

while humming a tune. “You didn’t go to Lizzie Robinson’s wedding,” Jayden pointed out, “but you seem eager to attend

you compare those two? Lizzie and Tracy are different people,” Elyse’s tone turned serious as she folded another shirt and put it in the suitcase. “Tracy Bernard and I have been

few seconds.

important to me. My

All right,

at him. “I thought you said you didn’t want to travel given

want to. But I can’t have you gallivanting around and possibly sullying my name. I need to keep an eye on

in Elyse’s jaw as she stared at him, a stare that he met

“Thank you.” He maneuvered his

Wasn’t he

next morning to prepare for their departure. This would be their master’s first long trip since his accident. It was a significant development, and all the servants attached great importance to the matter. Unfortunately, Driscoll had to supervise the household in

the driveway, Elyse noticed their chaperones fussing over Jayden. She marveled at the sight, thinking that they cared about him a lot. Of course,

no ordinary servants but skilled mercenaries to whom he had assigned several tasks. They were coming with them to investigate something. Being the naive simpleton that she was, Elyse felt tears well up in her eyes. She was moved by what she perceived to be

were on the plane. Elyse stretched her legs and yawned. She was getting sleepy. She glanced at Jayden beside her. He was already resting with his eyes closed. Elyse grabbed the pillow provided for her and decided to get some shut-eye as

out and turned her head slightly in his direction. He wanted her