Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband by Devocean

Chapter 952:

Elyse noted Mabel’s pettiness, a trait seemingly sharpened by her struggles since losing the support of the Lloyd family, grounding her more in reality. After they entered, Elyse chose a seat and settled down. Hyde then inquired, noticing her distance, “Elyse, is there something wrong? Why are you sitting so far?”

Elyse’s mind swirled with confusion. What on earth was Hyde rambling about? He wasn’t her boyfriend, so why the fuss about sitting closer? Ignoring Hyde’s wounded look, Elyse replied icily, “You’re Mabel’s boyfriend, not mine. Naturally, I should keep my distance. Or is that a problem for you?”

Hyde’s expression grew even more pained as he asked, “But Mabel’s your family. I’ll be family soon, won’t I? Shouldn’t we sit a little closer, then?”

Elyse sensed something wasn’t quite right. Why was Hyde being so clingy, so desperate for her to sit by him? Her instincts kicked in, and she shot a glance at Mabel, who was glaring at her with unmistakable hatred.

a cold splash of water—she never should have accepted this invitation. Mabel and her boyfriend, one unhinged man and one equally deranged woman, had

Elyse snapped, “It’s just a seat! Why are you making such a big deal? Or

like a volcano. She slammed her hand on the table and shot to her feet. “Elyse, what the hell are you talking about? Hyde is my boyfriend! How dare you suggest he

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laced with sarcasm. “Oh, really? If he’s so in love with you, maybe you should tell him to act like it. Why is he flirting with me then?” She glanced at Hyde again. He was, objectively speaking, good-looking. With broad shoulders and

for some reason, Elyse couldn’t stand him. Something

her eyes still on him, Elyse smirked and quipped, “So, why are you so eager for me to sit next to you? Do you enjoy having women around you? How many have you already

to unsettle him. She barely knew him and was only out to get

Hyde harder than expected. His face grew tense as he fell silent, lost in thought. How did Elyse know about his past?