Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband by Devocean

Chapter 1501:

His response came with a sardonic smile that didn’t quite reach his eyes. “Oh, absolutely devastated. Better shower me with sympathy, or I might just break down right here.”

The self-mockery in his tone worked its magic, dissipating the awkwardness as conversation gradually rekindled around them.

About twenty minutes later, the door burst open with enough force to make the glasses rattle. Every head in the room snapped toward the sudden intrusion.

Elyse’s startled gasp caught in her throat as she recognized Jayden’s figure in the doorway.

Gone was his usual polished exterior — the man who stood before them was a far cry from the impeccable businessman she knew. His designer suit hung askew, dark patches of sweat staining the fabric. He looked like he’d run through a storm, chest heaving, eyes wild with an almost feverish intensity.

Pearce’s voice cracked through the air as he leaped to his feet. “I didn’t invite you. What the hell do you think you’re doing here?”

crossed the room and pulled her into his arms, his embrace fierce and protective. His voice broke with raw emotion as he pleaded, “Who is trying to steal you away from me?

her mind reeling. Who in the world had fed

to Chloe, who remained

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have… jumped to conclusions about you dumping Jayden and, well, told

soured. “Jayden, sometimes you truly baffle

understand. Stay out of our business.” His hand found Elyse’s,

hesitated, her eyes sweeping across the room. These weren’t just Pearce’s casual acquaintances — they were influential figures in their social circle, people whose goodwill she

such a dramatic entrance,” she said, softening the moment with a gentle smile, “why not stay

thing he wanted was to spend his evening with this crowd, but one look