Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband by Devocean

Chapter 430:

Fiona never thought she’d see the man who had saved her again. The area teemed with countless workers, and the thought of locating one in particular seemed like finding a needle in a haystack. She had nearly resigned herself to never crossing paths with him again, yet unexpectedly, their paths intertwined once more.

Overjoyed, Fiona inquired, “What are you doing here? Are you out for a stroll?”

Jayden’s brow creased slightly, puzzled by her barrage of questions.

Fiona, undeterred and beaming, pulled out her phone. “I owe you thanks for helping me that night. Could I get your number? Maybe we can meet up again under less dramatic circumstances.”

She gave him a playful wink, confident he wouldn’t decline her direct approach this time.

However, Jayden was not in the mood for conversation; he was there waiting for someone else—Elyse. From his spot, he could faintly hear the music from the studio, knowing Elyse was still diligently practicing inside. He glanced at Fiona, who anticipated his response with an eager expression, and felt a twinge of annoyance.

Ignoring her hopeful gaze, Jayden turned to leave.

Stunned by his apparent indifference, Fiona called after him, “All I want is to thank you, perhaps over a meal?”

refusing to

the floor. She half-expected him to come to her aid, but Jayden didn’t so much as glance back as he walked away. Picking herself up, Fiona stood slowly, her

is your gateway

Fiona trudged home without the phone number she

Jayden’s car waiting. As she climbed in, Jayden

breath, Elyse explained, “I was so

around his and rested her head against his shoulder. Jayden tried to withdraw his arm, but a stern look from Elyse made him relent, and she clung to him

remarked, “Your head is

spoke with determination. “Stop it. I’m tired. Let me

hint of annoyance, “Three minutes,

Elyse agreed in a

tried to pull his arm away, only to discover that Elyse had fallen asleep, cradling his arm. She appeared genuinely exhausted, sleeping so

to carry her to the bedroom. Following behind, Driscoll expressed his concern. “Does she really

it,” Jayden replied, half-talking as he watched her peaceful face. “Who knows? Maybe we’ll have an international musician in the family

couldn’t help but be taken aback by Jayden’s rare smile. Jayden lingered by her side for a moment, observing her. Even in her sleep, she was restless. Not