Bound Hearts: My Vows to My Disabled Spouse

Chapter 8 Being Locked Up

"Have you two ever truly loved me?"

Elyse's question caught Lanny off guard, his expression shifting abruptly.

Unaware of her father's reaction, Elyse directed her gaze towards Glenda, awaiting her response. "Elyse, what's gotten into you? How could you doubt our love for you? We care about you, which is why we're suggesting you reconcile with Theo. With his family's wealth, you'd be set for life," Glenda responded calmly.

"But I'm married now. Do you think Theo would accept a divorced woman?" Elyse challenged Glenda, her eyes fixed on her mother's face.

Glenda's composure faltered, replaced by a hint of anxiety. "Who were you married to? Is he well- off2" she inquired urgently.

Elyse hesitated. Initially, she wanted to disclose her marriage to Jayden Owen, a man of

considerable wealth and influence. However, observing Glenda's anxious expression, she altered her response. "No, he's a pauper."

Lanny erupted in anger. "You've disobeyed us! End this marriage immediately!"

"No, I won't," Elyse declared firmly. "Since the moment you abandoned me at the wedding, I've

reclaimed control of my life. You no longer have any say in my decisions."

"I raised you, and this is how you repay me?" Lanny's face flushed with anger as he unleashed his

fury. He summoned Driscoll and the maids, commanding, "Lock her in the basement until she sees reason!"

Elyse felt a deep disappointment in her parents. They resorted to confinement to assert their authority, demanding her submission.

in the past to appease them,

was escorted away, Mabel eagerly said, "Since she can't marry Theo, why not let me? We

help but laugh. Mabel's constant desire to

Jayden sat, his gaze fixed on the wall clock. It was already

him dared not

dishes had been reheated multiple

be back for dinner before going

"She did," Driscoll confirmed.

why hasn't she returned

silent, unaware of the real reason. Did

choosing instead to keep his concerns

enjoyment. The next chapter is

his phone and swiftly messaged his assistant. Within ten minutes, a

'came through.

useless; she's locked in

is confined in the basement? Should we call

this myself," Jayden declared, his eyes

locking her up without his consent. Observing Jayden's simmering anger, Driscoll wisely refrained from

confines of the basement, Elyse huddled in a corner, her eyes shut in

but her mind raced with thoughts of

eternity, the basement door creaked open, casting a beam of light

flashlights.

sudden brightness made Elyse flinch, her eyes struggling to adjust. Who dared to

Owen, We've