Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband by Devocean

Chapter 1811:

When she opened the door, she found Peyton leaning casually against the wall, a slight smile on his lips. His eyes seemed to dissect her with clinical precision.

An inexplicable chill slithered down Aileen’s spine. She hugged herself, her fingers digging into her arms as she stammered, “Why—why are you here? Where’s my dad?”

Peyton’s smile widened, revealing perfect teeth. “He stepped out. He’ll return by dinner time. Until then, it’s just us.”

Horror bloomed across Aileen’s face. “Just you and me? What should we do? What do you want?”

Surprise flickered briefly in Peyton’s eyes. “Sit down and talk over coffee?” He tilted his head curiously. “What did you think we would do?”

“Of course! That’s exactly what I was thinking,” Aileen responded, her hands flying to her burning cheeks. What had possessed her to react so dramatically? Mortification consumed her.

imagining something inappropriate? Did you think I might…” He trailed

wasn’t!” Aileen’s voice rose an octave too high, betraying her. She shoved him aside and fled

corner, Peyton recalled her father’s earlier

about the world beyond our protection. We’ve always prioritized her safety above all else. Though she’s blessed with beauty, her innocence worries us. This is why we seek a respectable husband

thoughtfully rubbed his chin. “She truly is remarkably transparent,” he observed under his breath. “Her face reveals every thought that crosses

a figure that turned heads. It was rare to encounter someone

at his lips, he followed

onto the living room couch. Noticing Peyton approaching, she frowned slightly and reached for the remote, turning on

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seat beside her, she instinctively shifted away, creating

you sitting so far

never agreed to it!” Aileen replied, frustration