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.

his gaze, and crouched in front of him,

sit up straight instinctively. He abruptly

massage, Elyse said,

"Has no one told

injured?"

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

"Do you even know how to give a massage? Are

now," Elyse announced, applying greater pressure with her other hand. Jayden inhaled sharply, clenched his teeth, and exclaimed,

pressing the inner thighs could help stimulate the nerves, Elyse

feel? Do you feel anything?

wants to do this every day? Jayden felt a surge of frustration but was powerless to stop her. He wasn't disabled and didn't need her help.

might as well

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

he had ready died in his throat,

knew that

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

his physical reaction, Jayden exclaimed, "Enough!

Elyse stepped back, her eyes