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?”

connection is pathetic. Why not release him from this farce

dismissed the suggestion with a scoff. “Pathetic? I see only advantage in this union. Love is a fool’s pursuit, fit for simpletons like

I’m so insignificant, then the truth reveals itself—you seek to manipulate others’

exploded across Corrie’s features as she launched forward, delivering two savage slaps that

across Jennie’s cheeks, a testament to Corrie’s

judge me?” Corrie’s voice shredded

hair, wrenching her head backward. Pain ripped a strangled cry from

demands,” Corrie snarled, fingers tightening their grip, “or your

hands of me after divorcing

what of your dearest friend? Does her fate

malicious triumph as fear flickered across

of panic as she stammered, “You’ve been

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