Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband by Devocean

Chapter 1596:

Jennie’s laugh sparkled with false lightness. “Aren’t you, though? Playing generous host to poor, destitute little me in this magnificent prison?”

Corrie released her grip and settled into a chair with calculated grace, crossing her legs slowly, deliberately. A predatory smile danced across her features. “Embrace whatever delusion you prefer. But remember—such generosity creates debt.”

Steel entered Jennie’s voice. “State your demands.”

Corrie toyed with a lock of hair, feigning nonchalance. “As Brook’s bride-to-be, I find myself plagued by irritating individuals like you hanging around him.”

She paused for effect. “Since you benefit from my largesse, you should return the favor.”

Silence stretched for a heartbeat before Jennie’s face split into a knowing, contemptuous smile. “Unable to secure Brook’s devotion yourself, you expect me to play keeper of his heart on your behalf?”

any meaningful connection is

the suggestion with a scoff. “Pathetic? I see only advantage in this union. Love

pressed. “If love is beneath you, and I’m so insignificant, then the

as she launched forward, delivering two savage slaps that echoed

bloomed across Jennie’s cheeks, a testament

me?” Corrie’s voice shredded with

wrenching her head backward. Pain ripped

Corrie snarled, fingers tightening

escaped Jennie’s lips. “Kill them, then. They washed their hands of me after divorcing when I was sixteen. Their fate means nothing to

of your dearest friend? Does her

triumph as fear flickered across Jennie’s carefully composed

felt a surge of panic as she stammered, “You’ve been digging

of triumph crossed Corrie’s face—she had found Jennie’s weakness. Satisfaction