Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband by Devocean

Chapter 1311:

Without thinking, she reached out to brush his cheek, her fingertips almost grazing his skin. But the gesture felt too personal, too tender. She quickly pulled her hand back, clenching it in her lap.

Jayden opened his eyes slightly and asked, his voice hoarse, “Are Driscoll and the others asleep?”

Elyse nodded, her tone soft. “I told them to rest. Do you want me to make you something?”

He shook his head, closing his eyes again. “No, thanks. It’s nearly midnight anyway.” After a pause, he tilted his head toward her. “Why aren’t you asleep? You must be tired.”

Her gaze softened as she replied, “I’m not as tired as you are.”

For a moment, the room was silent except for the faint ticking of the clock on the wall. Then, she spoke, her voice quieter now. “Is something bothering you? Is it about your family?”

unreadable. After a moment, he chuckled unexpectedly and said, “Normally, I

letting out a short snort. “Fine. Keep it

head, his smile fading slightly. “No, this time I want to tell you. Maybe when you hear it, you won’t think I’m so

curiosity piqued by his sudden shift

back, his tone growing more serious. “I was raised by my grandpa. He

Owen family. That’s how I’ve lived ever since I

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the family was drilled with the same message:

just tools to be used however they see fit? What about your feelings? Or are you

More like hollow shells, really. It’s like no one knows how to function outside of the family’s orbit.” His gaze dropped to the floor, and his voice grew quieter. “I used to think

up on the couch, murmuring, “Your life isn’t getting

am I