Bound Hearts: My Vows to My Disabled Spouse

Chapter 15 Why Is Your Face So Red

In just a few seconds, Driscoll's expression cycled through worry, fear, shock, doubt, and finally settled into a smile as he grasped the situation.

"It seems you two are just having some fun. I was overthinking it. Carry on, I won't interrupt," he said before closing the door gently behind him, ensuring no one would disturb Jayden and Elyse. Jayden, however, frowned. "What's with him? Why didn't he help me when he saw me fall?" Meanwhile, Elyse's ears turned red, realizing Driscoll had mistaken their situation for a romantic encounter.

"Why is your face so red? Do you need me to call the family doctor?" Jayden teased.

Feeling his elbow pain easing, he withdrew his arm from under her back, shifted his position, and propped himself up on his arms beside her.

Instinctively, he thought to stand, but then the "reality" of his condition hit him, and he remained

seated on the floor, looking at Elyse still sprawled out.

"Why are you shy? Sit up now," he urged.

couldn't understand her reaction. Just moments ago, she had thought

stood and attempted to help him up, but her strength failed her.

down at the woman he now held, watching

playing at the corners of his mouth. "Do you know you're really easy to read? It's like your thoughts are written on your face." Surrounded by Jayden's strong, masculine

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you think I'm thinking about then?"

lifted her chin with his index finger, forcing her to

arms, don't you?" As he

so endearing with her flushed cheeks nestled in

were in turmoil. Never had Theo teased her like this. She wanted to respond, but words

herself from his arms and hurried out of

affection-it was

slumped to the floor, covering her burning face, unsure of what to do

Returning to help him, she was surprised to find