Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband by Devocean

Chapter 873:

Smiling, Elyse set her phone down and thought about heading back to the banquet hall—she still had room for a little more food. But just as she took her first step, a hand clamped down on her shoulder. She shrieked in shock, and before she could turn around, another hand covered her mouth, yanking her backward with force.

It was a man—a tall, imposing figure with a grip like iron. Realizing this, panic surged through Elyse, and she began to thrash desperately. She was too terrified to think straight, and the difference in their strength was staggering. Despite her frantic struggles, she soon grew weak and exhausted. The man easily overpowered her, dragging her into the stairwell and forcing her up the stairs.

She had no idea how many floors they climbed. All she could do was let out soft, frightened whimpers. The man leaned in to her ear and whispered, “Keep it down, will ya? I’m already having a rough time—don’t make it worse.”

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That voice—it was unmistakable. Jayden’s.

beat when she saw the unusual flush on Jayden’s face. His breathing was labored as if he was battling to keep something at

let go of her, leaning heavily against the wall,

him, Jayden managed to chuckle. Elyse, furious and relieved, punched his arm. “How can you joke about that? Do you have

Jayden, grinning, reached out to grab her hand, but Elyse

on with you? You don’t

intense and unyielding. “Care to find

caution and concern, but eventually took a step closer. “Did you not dress warmly enough? How did you end up getting sick like this?”

closer she came, the stronger his yearning

Jayden swiftly wrapped his arms around her waist, pulling her into him as if he could somehow fuse them into one. Startled by his sudden

he leaned in close, his lips grazing her ear. “I’ve been drugged,” he murmured, his voice husky with a

she resisted, the closer he pulled her into his