Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband by Devocean

Chapter 1812:

“Did you hear me? Promise me!” Aileen demanded, eyes narrowing with frustration.

With practiced ease, Peyton freed one hand and gently removed hers from his mouth. “You’re blocking my mouth,” he pointed out. “And please move back. You’re pressing too hard—I can hardly breathe.”

Aileen’s cheeks flushed crimson as she quickly retreated to her side of the couch.

Peyton casually adjusted his collar before leaning toward her, his voice dropping to a confidential whisper. “Clive happens to be a close friend of mine. Do you understand what it would mean if you had feelings for him?”

Aileen’s embarrassment gave way to curiosity. “What would it mean?”

A playful smile curved Peyton’s lips. “It means he could never pursue you because you’ve been promised to me. Otherwise, our friendship would be compromised.”

color drained from

she whispered, her voice tinged with

your feelings. If he doesn’t, there’s no

asking in a

caught him off guard. After a moment’s reflection, he answered

found herself appreciating his sincerity. At least he wasn’t fabricating declarations of love. They had only encountered each other twice—claiming deeper feelings at this stage would have

“I didn’t intend to create problems. I wouldn’t want you and Clive to quarrel because

mild exasperation, “Don’t be so narcissistic. You have no confirmation that Clive even likes you, yet you’re already envisioning us

out playfully as she grinned.

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okay,” Peyton replied, adjusting his gold-rimmed glasses with a practiced motion. He leaned closer, drawing in a deep breath near the curve of Aileen’s neck. “Mmm, that fragrance you’re

of his warm breath caressing her skin and the subtle notes of his masculine scent. An unfamiliar