Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband by Devocean

Chapter 1296:

Jayden, uncharacteristically silent, finally offered a quiet defense. “I genuinely don’t know why she’s crying this time.”

“You must have done something!” Pearce’s voice rose sharply. He turned to Elyse for confirmation, but she merely dabbed her eyes and retreated toward the garden. Frowning at her silence, Pearce released Jayden and moved to follow.

When Jayden attempted to do the same, Pearce whirled around with a fierce warning. “Stay back, you heartless bastard!”

Despite his frustration, Jayden held his ground, knowing better than to challenge Pearce when it came to Elyse.

Pearce found Elyse standing motionless beside the fountain, her reflection rippling in the water below. “What happened?” he asked gently. “Did he upset you?”

Elyse wrapped her arms around herself, her gaze fixed on the flowing water. “It’s not his fault, Pearce. Don’t blame him.”

“Already defending him?” Pearce asked, his tone tinged with disbelief.

she insisted softly. “He’s not to

he pressed, his voice a mixture

“Today, he finally

Pearce’s confusion

recognized my ability to handle relationships, to navigate social situations,” she explained, her voice steady but tinged with

uploaded to

chin thoughtfully, surprised that the self-centered Jayden had

heavy with realization. “After all this time, he truly saw me. I never knew how desperately I wanted his recognition, his acknowledgment,

that he sees you clearly,” Pearce said softly, his tone gentle yet encouraging, “perhaps your wish wasn’t

her composure before returning to the banquet hall, where Jayden remained, unmoved from

with me, won’t you?”

contemplation, Elyse gave a subtle nod. Pearce, witnessing