Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband by Devocean

Chapter 1474:

Jayden shrugged, unrepentant. “Just laying out the facts. She’s got her eye on Gavin; she should see the whole picture.”

Freda dabbed at her eyes, took a deep breath, and confessed, “He’s not wrong. I was a piece of work back then. Tried to throw Gavin under the bus once. It’s haunting me. I feel like I’m my own worst enemy.”

Elyse stepped in, her voice soothing. “Hey, that’s all water under the bridge. You wanted Gavin’s number, right? He’s coming over for dinner tonight.”

Freda peeked up, her voice small. “For real? He’s actually coming?”

Elyse nodded firmly. “Yes, he is. So, let’s get you cleaned up. You don’t want him to see you all puffy-eyed and think you’re a mess.”

Freda’s tears stopped as if cut off by a switch. She perked up and asked, “Can I use your makeup? I want to look stunning for him!”

“Absolutely, dig into whatever you need.” Elyse motioned for a maid to take Freda upstairs to get ready.

earshot, Jayden smiled. “I’m surprised you’re being so nice to her. She’s

in the past, but it never went too deep. I can afford to

“But what if he accepts her? Wouldn’t that feel

pondered the question, her expression thoughtful. “Feelings are a tricky business. If they

you

“That’s quite

with a

room and

you forget about last night already?” Jayden pulled her

eventually rested her head

so bashful? We’re together, aren’t we? It’s normal to show a

hand.

Elyse for many things, but her shyness was something he felt needed a gentle nudge. Even simple displays of affection had to