Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband by Devocean

Chapter 1144:

Jayden’s jaw clenched. “What are you talking about?”

Elyse’s laughter was bitter, tinged with disbelief. “Do you seriously expect me to buy his ridiculous story? He claimed the two of you cooked up a scheme to steal the violin, only to come to blows when your alliance crumbled. Honestly, do you take me for an imbecile who’d believe such a cockamamie tale?”

Whatever newfound respect Jayden had developed for Edward evaporated like mist in the morning sun.

Seeing Jayden’s silence, Elyse pressed harder. “The whole stealing thing was a charade, right? That was real. What were you really fighting over? How long did it go on? Come spill it!” Her eyes bore into him, demanding the truth.

Jayden stood before her, his confidence unraveling under her unyielding stare.

The Elyse he once knew had been meek and pliable, trembling at his every word. But now, she wielded her newfound strength with startling force, turning the tables and reducing him to a cornered animal.

arms. “You think I owe you an explanation? I’m not

way to amusement. “Oh, playing the tough guy now, are we? Fine, keep your secrets. But don’t you dare interfere when Edward

Jayden’s bravado crumbled.

had already turned on her heel,

back, holding a paper bag filled to the

is served,” Anthony declared, distributing

a serving and

George

opened slowly, a weariness clinging to him as he surveyed the room. When his gaze finally settled on Elyse, he spoke with a strange, far-off look in his eyes. “I must’ve been dreaming. I dreamed of Rickey. He was apologizing to me. Said he’s too far away

gasped, her hand flying to her mouth. “Really? My dad came to see