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.

reaction. Just moments ago, she had thought

her strength failed her. Instead, she found herself pulled

now held,

a mischievous smile 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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think I'm

chin with his index finger, forcing her to

don't you?" As he spoke,

her flushed cheeks nestled in

thoughts were in turmoil. Never had Theo teased her like

extricated herself from his arms and hurried out of

being married to Jayden, they shared no real affection-it was merely

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

the door regaining her composure, she remembered Jayden was still on the floor. Returning to help him, she was surprised to find him comfortably seated on the sofa. "How did you