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

entered his room, met his gaze, and crouched in front

up straight instinctively. He abruptly grabbed her hand and snapped, "What are

massage, Elyse said, blinking as she pulled her

down and replied coldly, "Has no one told you that

injured?"

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

you

Elyse announced, applying greater pressure with her other hand.

They said that pressing the inner thighs could help

feel? Do you feel anything? Did it help? I can do this

wants to do this every day? Jayden felt a surge of frustration but was powerless to stop her.

She might as well focus

to leave, he caught the expectation and kindness in her

had ready died in his throat, and

another problem troubled Jayden. Elyse knew that the inner thighs were effective

a sensitive area. Continuing to press there might provoke an involuntary

reaction, Jayden exclaimed, "Enough!

his outburst, Elyse stepped