Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband by Devocean

Chapter 1137:

Edward scoffed. “What, afraid of ruining that pretty-boy look?”

Jayden’s reply was measured. “If my face gets injured, Elyse will worry and blame herself, thinking it’s her fault.”

Edward’s retort died on his lips, leaving him momentarily speechless.

At dawn, Elyse stirred awake and stepped out of her room. As she meandered past the grand bed, her eyes drifted to Jayden, cocooned in blankets. An inexplicable force pulled her toward him.

What began as a simple glance at his sleeping face soon shifted as her attention locked onto the red-tinged marks on his bare shoulder. Her senses sharpened as she crouched closer, finding more bruises along his arms.

Frowning, she carefully peeled back the covers. Jayden’s eyes shot open, a mixture of shock and caution flashing across his face as his grip on the sheets tightened.

you’re doing?” Jayden asked, his voice

come from? What were you doing last

as he replied flatly, “Nothing. I didn’t

hub

explain the bruises,” Elyse pressed

was firm. “You’re imagining

winced, pain flickering across his face, but

a cold laugh. “So, you’re not going to tell me the truth? What

pulling the covers tighter around himself without

as she realized this was just another instance of Jayden dodging her questions. She

through him as he shifted, and when

returned from the bathroom. She glanced at him, still bundled