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."

for giving me the opportunity to repay your kindness," she said, her

of gratitude.

at her cheeky wink but restrained himself to maintain

poked the inner side of his thigh and proclaimed, "You

a loss for words. She was actually

her wandering hand. "Stop.

seemed to have discovered a leverage point upon

"If you don't listen to me,

on 00005s.org for uninterrupted enjoyment. The next

child?" Jayden's lips pressed into a thin line, his tone

went awry. Jayden winced, clutched his

in prodding the wrong spot, Elyse immediately withdrew her hand and stepped back,

you!" Elyse managed

is over. Have a good rest. I'm leaving

icy stare sent a chill down her spine,

you want to

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