Bound Hearts: My Vows to My Disabled Spouse

Chapter 13 You Really Disappoint Me

"Well, I've told you what I can. The next steps are up to you. I can't be of much help, especially since he won't even cooperate with a basic examination," Peyton said, shrugging helplessly. "I'm sorry. He didn't mean to be difficult. I apologize on his behalf, Elyse replied, her voice filled

with regret.

Even apologizing for Jayden? That brat didn't deserve such a nice girl! Annoyed, Peyton stormed out of the garden.

Relieved to have found a way to help Jayden, Elyse let out a deep sigh of relief.

Back in her room, she lay on the bed and began searching on her phone for massage techniques. Peyton had mentioned that Jayden's legs still had nerve responses. Regular massages could potentially help him stand again.

After watching several instructional videos, Elyse felt ready to try.

Jayden was in his room, lounging and reading a book. Hearing Elyse, he responded coolly.

Elyse, holding the door open, smiled at him.

"What's up?"

"May I come in?" she asked gently.

eyes narrowed. "Come

met his gaze, and crouched in front

sit up straight instinctively. He abruptly

to give you a massage, Elyse said, blinking as she

"Has no one told you that it was my

injured?"

Elyse moved her hands up to his thighs. Her technique was unpolished, and he felt little comfort, only the touch

her wrist again. "Do you even know how to give a massage?

her other hand. Jayden inhaled sharply, clenched his

said that pressing the

eagerly and asked, "How does it feel? Do you feel anything? Did it help? I can do this every day

this every day? Jayden felt a surge of frustration but was

seemed utterly pointless. She might as

ask her to leave, he caught the expectation and kindness in her eyes. He realized

harsh words he had ready died in

troubled Jayden. Elyse knew that the

for a man, it was also a sensitive area. Continuing to press there might provoke an

his physical reaction, Jayden

outburst, Elyse stepped back, her eyes wide with