Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband by Devocean

Chapter 1732:

“No rush,” Brook assured her. “How about some dessert first?”

Jennie welcomed the distraction, retreating to the kitchen to brew coffee and plate some sweets. They settled on the balcony together, the afternoon light casting long shadows.

Brook’s eyes searched her face. “If something’s troubling you, tell me. Maybe I can help.”

The words nearly spilled out, but Jennie caught them just in time.

Thoughts of Camille crept in, and her resolve hardened. She wasn’t the only woman in his orbit anymore. Asking for his help with her friend might push her into “troublesome” territory.

And if he started seeing her as a burden… would that be the final push that drove him away? The thought of leaving his side clawed at her heart, making her chest feel impossibly tight.

Her inner turmoil only deepened, casting darker shadows across her already troubled mind.

questioning gaze lingered, waiting for an answer that wouldn’t come. “Really, it’s nothing,” Jennie finally offered,

get to you. I’m

Me?” Jennie’s laugh held a bitter edge. “Why would I worry? It’s all business, right? If your partners want drinks, or if some girl catches your eye… that’s just part of the deal. Not like I have any

thrives at

taken aback, his tone laced with disbelief. “You’re

on, I’m not jealous!” She punctuated

low chuckle, making no effort

his pocket and retrieved a small red velvet box. With a smile, he held it

widening as

open it and

lifted the lid, revealing a ruby brooch nestled

turned it over in her hands,

arched a brow, amused. “Who else would it be

her voice faltering. “I thought… maybe…” She trailed off,

had nearly mentioned Camille but stopped herself. Instead, she