Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband by Devocean

Chapter 655:

Dolores pouted, her expression clouded with satisfaction. “I personally attended this meeting. Why aren’t you satisfied? Is my brother more appealing than I am?”

Elyse crossed her arms, her distaste for Dolores palpable. Watching Dolores attempt to charm and flirt only intensified her scorn.

Catching the sneer on Elyse’s face, Dolores shifted her gaze towards her, a flicker of recognition passing through her eyes, though she couldn’t quite place where she had seen Elyse before. However, her focus quickly returned to Shaun.

With a feigned innocence, Dolores blinked and inquired, “Is this your friend? She seems rather uncouth. Why associate with someone like her?”

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Shaun glanced at Elyse, doubting she even considered him a friend. To him, her rudeness was understandable. He was relieved that Elyse hadn’t resorted to having Jayden tie them up and toss them into the sea.

Turning his attention back to Dolores, Shaun said sternly, “First, answer my question. Where is Lowell? Why isn’t he here?”

Dolores swirled her wine, her smile undisturbed. “Since our family’s business hit a rough patch, my brother has taken the reins. He’s swamped, leaving early and returning late. He’s still at the office.”

important that he’s here. I

in closer. “What do you need from him? Perhaps I can assist you with your

sea. How did he come by that information? And who first stumbled upon

to smile. “My brother

furrowed, her voice firm. “No, don’t wait until after the meal. Ask him now.” As she spoke, Elyse rose from her chair, her eyes piercingly cold as they locked on

Didn’t we gather here to share a meal? Can’t this wait until after

towards Shaun, confusion etched across her

for visiting Liverton wasn’t

concern. “What’s the matter? Is your friend upset with me? It seems

you—I utterly despise you. Want to know why? Because I was Tracy’s best friend. You may not recognize me, but you certainly knew Tracy,

a tight smile. “Ah, so you were

until now, rose to his feet and led

let out a heavy sigh, stood, and began to

caught his wrist, trying to preserve her calm and understanding

well? Didn’t you invite me here to spend time together? I’m here now. Let’s have dinner. It’s been a long time since we last saw