Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband by Devocean

Chapter 1824:

“Not true!” Peyton countered immediately. “She’s still young. How can she truly understand her feelings? She hasn’t dated anyone else to explore yet. She’s just temporarily captivated by his good looks.”

Jayden’s smile held a hint of mischief. “So, Aileen ought to like you, correct?”

Peyton nodded. “Absolutely. Who else would she fancy? I’m the one who will marry her.”

Having spoken, Peyton noticed Jayden’s knowing smile, which left him feeling uneasy. He rubbed his nose. “Anyway, you go ahead. I need to take care of some other things.”

With that, he quickly made his exit.

Elyse crossed her arms, her expression echoing Jayden’s insight. “He really isn’t being truthful with himself. I assumed he would openly acknowledge his feelings for Aileen.”

Jayden remarked, “Don’t be misled by his easygoing facade with us. He’s been a standout since he was young, especially in the field of medicine. That’s precisely why he managed to take over the family hospital and assume the role of director without any challenges. For a man of his talents, admitting that he has feelings for a woman is exceedingly difficult. His pride simply won’t allow it.”

excessive pride might risk losing

necessarily,” Jayden responded. “In matters of the heart,

annoyed, said, “So you’re

her cheek a playful pinch and kissed her, saying with a grin, “Unreliable,

world of fiction

said with

moment, Chloe came over with a dessert. “I got you a cherry mousse,

her. The taste in her mouth soured, but she managed to say, “I’m not hungry

more questions and started enjoying

over a wheelchair,

his face, Elyse couldn’t

looked at Shaun with a helpless expression and explained, “It’s not my doing. He tried to ditch me. If I don’t keep him