Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband by Devocean

Chapter 1072:

Before leaving, Peyton paused at the door and, in a dramatic flourish, peeled off the mask, revealing his sweat-covered face. Elyse couldn’t help but feel sympathy for him. Peyton then slipped the mask back on, determined to hide his identity.

Once Peyton was gone, the house fell silent, leaving Elyse alone with her thoughts. She sat quietly, waiting for Jayden to return.

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The hours dragged on, darkness enveloping the room. By 1 a.m., she heard faint footsteps echoing from outside. She had already fallen asleep by that time. Excited, she leaped to her feet, expecting Jayden.

Just as she reached the door, it was flung open violently. A wave of blood-chilling, murderous intent filled the room, freezing her in her tracks. She couldn’t move, couldn’t even breathe. Fear gripped her tighter than she had ever felt before.

a man at the door. His skin was tanned, his eyebrows

tall, his presence looming over Elyse like a

to tremble. The scent of blood clung to him, mixed with the foul smell of decay. It was obvious he had emerged from a gruesome scene, given the odors he

eyebrow arched in a mix

met, Elyse quickly looked away. The intensity was too much. She felt uncomfortable under Garret’s evaluating

aside to let Garret pass. Without a word, he walked into the house, his boots

this was Louise’s brother? He looked nothing like her. Regaining her composure, Elyse peered back at the

by the door,

look as he descended the stairs. Standing on the stairs, he asked, “Are you waiting for

Garret, Elyse quickly averted her gaze, murmuring,