Bound Hearts: My Vows to My Disabled Spouse

Chapter 16 Prodding The Wrong Spot

Jayden replied, "It's not that I look down on you. I'm merely speaking the truth."

"You don't trust me, right? That's why you don't want me to get too close or to do anything for you," Elyse retorted.

Jayden glanced up casually. He hadn't expected her to have keen observation.

"What does it matter? Our marriage isn't about love. We got what we wanted, so let's focus on business interests. No need for unnecessary gestures."

"Yet, you've made such gestures," Elyse argued. "You intervened to help me the other day, and you've been very generous with my father, offering resources and projects that don't directly benefit you."

Jayden explained, "As I've told you before, I won't allow anyone to bully my wife. It wasn't personal."

"Consider this my way of returning the favor, then," Elyse responded, believing Driscoll's comments about Jayden's inherent kindness. Her smile was genuine, and it seemed to make

Jayden uneasy. He averted his gaze, his conscience pricking him. "Alright

then."

opportunity to repay your kindness," she said, her voice carrying a

of gratitude.

wink but restrained

inner side of his thigh and proclaimed, "You felt that.

words. She was actually touching

"Stop. Do you realize

have discovered a leverage point

and threatened, "If you don't listen to me, I'll keep poking until

The next

child?" Jayden's lips pressed into a thin

winced, clutched his crotch, and

hand and

"How dare you!" Elyse managed to dodge Jayden as he reached for her, standing up awkwardly.

is over. Have a good rest.

chill down her spine, making her flee without a

want to run

the first time Jayden had felt so humiliated, and anger simmered within him. Without a second thought, he boarded his wheelchair and chased