Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband by Devocean

Chapter 240:

“You say you have no feelings for Corrie, but your concern for her was evident the moment you encountered her. Why does her disastrous blind date matter to you?” Elyse challenged.

Hearing that, Jayden sensed her jealousy stirring once more. “I merely asked. You’re overthinking it,” he explained helplessly.

Elyse’s heart sank at his response. “What do you mean by overthinking? Corrie is clearly targeting me, trying to embarrass me. Didn’t you notice?”

Jayden remained silent, his thoughts a mystery. Elyse felt disheartened. She turned away, sadness clouding her eyes. “Forget it. It doesn’t matter.”

Her emotions were always dismissed, and he always remained indifferent. Observing her expression signaling a desire to end the conversation, Jayden felt a surge of frustration.

Outside the room, bystanders were unaware of the conflict brewing between Elyse and Jayden. After escorting Corrie from the room, Clive paid no heed to the curious onlookers as he dragged her out of the restaurant.

Corrie appeared in a mess, her high heels slipping from her feet as she was dragged away. She struggled to keep them on. The moment Clive released his grip, she hastily slipped on her shoes and snapped, “Are you out of your mind?”

Clive retrieved a tissue to cleanse his hands, his disgust evident. Pushing him away, Corrie demanded, “Say something.”

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met her gaze, discarding the tissue much like he had done with Corrie. “You’re repulsive. Stay away from us,”

him. Anticipating her move, Clive swiftly evaded her grasp. Peyton approached as they argued, exasperated. “Why

scoffed. “Ask him.

a bitch.” Maintaining his composure, Clive questioned, “Have you forgotten

Hearing the name, Corrie didn’t hesitate at all. She smiled and asked, “Who the hell is he? Why should

words, Peyton’s expression darkened momentarily. Louis was also his good friend. With a solemn tone, Peyton remarked, “You’ve crossed a

nonchalantly. “Think what you

in the air as he turned on his heel, striding back into the restaurant without a

recalled Elyse’s earlier frustration. As Peyton and Clive reentered the private room, they sensed the tension between Elyse and Jayden. Their eyes met, and they resumed their

Let’s dig in,” Elyse declared and then took a bite. The others followed suit, but after Corrie’s spectacle,

meal, everyone departed quietly. Elyse and Jayden returned home. Driscoll approached, ready to congratulate Elyse on her flawless performance, but as she silently retreated to her room, he noticed the disappointment etched on

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