Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband by Devocean

Chapter 170:

Jayden regarded Clive with a puzzled expression. “What makes you think I have feelings for Elyse?”

Clive countered, “If not, why are you so invested in her?”

Clive’s mind echoed Peyton’s words as he spoke. “If your feelings for Elyse are genuine, it’s imperative to disclose the truth about your condition. Are you willing to keep this hidden from her indefinitely?”

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The reminder weighed heavily on Jayden, causing him a headache. Massaging his temple, Jayden queried, “Do you believe it’s the right moment to disclose this to her?”

Clive couldn’t discern Jayden’s thoughts, but he believed Jayden and Elyse shared a profound love. Keeping such a significant secret seemed incongruous. “When would you suggest is the ideal time?” Clive inquired with genuine interest.

Jayden deliberated briefly but found himself at a loss for a response. In his view, uncertainties loomed large, and dangers lurked in the shadows. Revealing his charade to Elyse felt like pulling her into danger. He couldn’t bring himself to be that self-centered.

Ultimately, Jayden dismissed Clive, urging him to find his own transport. “Get a taxi.”

Standing by the roadside, Clive locked eyes with Jayden. “Why can’t I accompany you to see Elyse?”

Jayden retorted, “Why would you

was speechless. He just wanted to witness Jayden’s attempt to please his wife. Was that

pragmatic response dashed Clive’s hopes. He watched as Jayden’s car pulled away, leaving him amidst

the layout of the

garden, lost in her world. Elyse sat on a bench engrossed in her phone, unaware

in a panic, only to find Jayden standing there. Relief flooded through her, evident in the sigh that escaped

been picking on you?” Jayden inquired, cutting straight to the

level of picking on me,” Elyse avoided meeting Jayden’s gaze and added, lacking conviction, “The director, Merlin, suggested that I withdraw from the competition for

he picking on

to Merlin’s conditions,” she

flicked her forehead, his expression tinged with helplessness. “He’ll try to exert even more pressure on you once you refuse his terms.

forehead, Elyse felt a pang of embarrassment. She couldn’t help but wonder if Jayden held any significant

opportunity is something I’ve worked tirelessly to achieve. Despite Merlin’s attempts to persuade me otherwise, I wouldn’t dream of giving it up. I have to

message me asking about

tinged with vulnerability. “I genuinely missed

stare lingered, Elyse’s cheeks gradually flushed crimson, the warmth spreading

Elyse into a state of panic. Jayden’s directness caught Elyse off guard, leaving her wishing she had