Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband by Devocean

Chapter 1176:

After her conversation, Elyse quickly made her exit, steering clear of Garret.

Garret propped himself against the doorframe, smirking as he watched her swift departure. “Her reaction clearly shows she’s got a thing for Jayden.”

Louise’s voice emerged from behind him. “Give her a break. She’s really confused at the moment. Even if you confronted her about her feelings for Jayden, she wouldn’t be able to give you an answer.”

Garret closed the door and turned back to the room. Louise sat ensconced in her silk robe, her legs and arms crossed, exuding an effortless regality.

Garret walked over and cradled her face gently in his hands, tilting it to meet his gaze.

“What were you and Elyse discussing?” he inquired. “She’s been notably somber since then.”

Louise met his eyes and posed her question. “She believes I would be a superior ruler compared to both of my brothers. What are your thoughts on that?”

Garret hesitated, then responded, “Is ruling something you actually aspire to?”

“I’m unsure,” Louise admitted. She then continued, “What I am sure of is that I have no desire to abide by Chesney’s command to marry Edward.”

pressed. “He is a man of promise, competence, and

next

you ever entertained the idea

then released her face. “That’s not an

“But wouldn’t you like to see

sidestepped her question, shifting the focus. “You’ve expressed fondness

for me too, yet you’re fixated on pushing me away.” Frustration colored Garret’s tone. “I’m not the right

calm but firm. “You are merely avoiding the truth.” Garret fell silent

as he moved

earlier; her affection for Garret ran much deeper than

for their love, and she

“I’m off to bed,” she announced, rising and heading towards

to call her back but realized he had relinquished that right when he

Louise leaned against the

Elyse just as she

asked, “Where