Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband by Devocean

Chapter 399:

After a moment’s pause, Jayden replied in a raspy voice, “I’m okay. Don’t worry about what Debora said.” Elyse’s fists clenched, and her voice faltered as she insisted, “I mean it. I can help you with a shower.” Jayden held her gaze for a long while before turning away. “I don’t need pity. Sure, Brook humiliated me, but I had it coming. I’d been messing with him on purpose. Brook’s guess was right. Back then, Brook was arrogant and even tried to manipulate Jayden’s marriage for his own gain. Jayden couldn’t just let that slide.”

“This isn’t about pity,” Elyse protested, her cheeks coloring. “I just want to help. Please don’t.” She had never seen Jayden so downcast; clearly, Brook’s actions had cut deep. All she wanted was to boost his spirits, to help him find his footing again. Sensing he might lose such a good chance by rejecting her again, Jayden remained silent, quietly accepting her offer.

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Elyse inhaled deeply and removed her coat, revealing a crisp white shirt underneath. “Is that my shirt?” Jayden asked, recognizing it immediately. Elyse’s face turned a deeper shade of red as she admitted, “I really like it. It’s so comfortable.” A slight smile broke through Jayden’s solemn expression. “I’m not surprised; it was quite expensive.”

into her pajama bottoms adorned with bunny patterns. “Ready?” she asked shyly. “Sure,” Jayden agreed, his voice huskier, his

the bathroom together. As Elyse adjusted the water temperature, she noticed Jayden hadn’t started to undress. “You should get undressed,” she prompted. Jayden just watched

repaired bond between them. Yet he

unexpectedly, surprising them both. Any hesitation Jayden

on his thigh she had never seen before. Her fingers reached out instinctively to touch it. Jayden caught her wrist firmly, offering her an out. “I don’t need your pity. Please leave.” Understanding his discomfort, Elyse quickly clarified, “That’s

low. “Are you sure? Even to accompany me in the shower?” Her silence spoke volumes, but her flushed face gave away her inner turmoil. Jayden, misinterpreting her intentions, expressed his feelings. “I won’t

want to make me happy?” She nodded earnestly. “Yes.” Jayden gestured toward his thing