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.

narrowed. "Come

crouched in front of him, placing her

instinctively. He abruptly grabbed her hand and snapped,

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

replied coldly, "Has no one told you that it was my thighs

injured?"

his thighs. Her technique was unpolished, and he felt little comfort,

"Do you

force now," Elyse announced, applying greater pressure with her other hand.

the

does it feel? Do you feel

but was powerless to stop her. He wasn't

seemed utterly pointless. She might

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

ready died in

troubled Jayden. Elyse knew that

a sensitive area. Continuing to press there might provoke

Jayden exclaimed,

his outburst, Elyse stepped back,