Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband by Devocean

Chapter 970:

There was a brief pause on Jayden’s side before he spoke in a concerned tone, “Are you doing okay at Edward’s?”

Elyse took a moment to compose herself, managing to speak more steadily. “Yes, I’m alright. Don’t worry about me.”

“Are you crying, little liar?” Jayden asked, his voice tinged with resignation.

Just then, a tear rolled down Elyse’s cheek, landing on her bedding before vanishing. She quickly wiped away the evidence. “No, I’m not crying. I told you not to worry, and yet here you are, concerned over nothing.”

She glanced around her room and added, “I’m at the Moon Palace. You know what? Edward is the governor’s son. With him here, I almost feel untouchable.”

Jayden replied, “I know. That’s why I left you in Edward’s care.”

of Edward, he acknowledged the man’s influence. With Edward nearby, Elyse

for a moment, then added, “I’ll come to pick you

“You never share what you’re doing.

I have my reasons for keeping things

then. I don’t see what good comes

tales on

deeply, frustration bubbling inside her. “If you insist on pushing me away, I don’t care anymore. Nobody waits

reply, but Elyse could hear the sound of wind and a lighter flicking on the other end. She guessed he was probably smoking a cigarette. Closing her eyes, she

lengthy silence, Jayden finally said in a subdued tone, “It doesn’t matter. If you want to be with another man, go ahead. But if I come back and find

“Have you

“In this life, you