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

met his gaze, and crouched in front

made Jayden sit up straight instinctively. He abruptly grabbed

to give you a massage, Elyse said,

coldly, "Has no one told

injured?"

Her technique was unpolished, and he felt little comfort, only the touch of her

while, Jayden grasped her wrist again. "Do you even know how to give a massage? Are you

pressure with her other hand. Jayden inhaled sharply, clenched his teeth, and exclaimed, "Who taught you

videos. They said that pressing the

at him eagerly and asked, "How does it feel? Do you feel anything? Did it help?

Jayden felt a surge of frustration but was powerless

utterly pointless. She might

to ask her to leave, he caught the expectation and kindness in her

had ready died in his throat, and he

another problem troubled Jayden. Elyse knew that the

man, it was also a sensitive area.

Jayden exclaimed, "Enough!

stepped back, her eyes wide