Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband by Devocean

Chapter 453:

Elyse was unable to respond to Forrest’s question. She paused, smiled warmly, and said, “I can’t answer you.”

“Then I’ll keep your secret,” Forrest responded, scratching his head.

“Thank you,” Elyse said, touching Forrest’s head affectionately. “You are my guardian angel. You’ve really looked out for me today.”

Flattered by the praise, Forrest blushed and looked away shyly. “Don’t praise me. It’s just what I should do,” he muttered.

“Hey, little guy, want some cake?” Driscoll called out with a smile from a distance.

Forrest’s eyes sparkled. He dashed over and eagerly accepted the cake from Driscoll.

Elyse couldn’t help but smile as she watched Forrest devour the cake joyfully. She approached Driscoll and whispered, “Why doesn’t Jayden like kids?”

“I don’t think he dislikes them. He just finds it hard to get along with children,” Driscoll responded candidly, caught off guard by the question.

“Why does he feel that way?” Elyse asked, puzzled.

“As a child, he was often neglected, and his needs were unmet.” Driscoll managed a wry smile. “Growing up, he distanced himself from children who showed a strong dependence.”

sigh, he added, “If he never received care as a child, how can he offer it to another kid now that

she thought. He had yet to

said, offering a comforting smile as he observed the troubled look on Elyse’s

hesitated, unsure whether to

if I were

hearing this. “He might not show it,

she knew Jayden’s aversion to children, Elyse felt conflicted. Perhaps she should seek confirmation at the hospital. Could all five

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Elyse joined Jayden at the table. His expression was unreadable and distant. She broached the topic again, tentatively. “Jayden, would you

I wouldn’t,” Jayden responded

who had been quietly eating, looked up sharply, his voice tinged with

anger. He reminded himself that Forrest would be gone

felt a profound sense of disappointment. Jayden’s curt rejection

“Why have you been talking about kids so much today? Are you

referring

was immediate and fiery. “I wouldn’t want a bad man

head. “No, I never thought about that. I was

didn’t pursue the matter

appetite. She nibbled at her food and