Bound Hearts: My Vows to My Disabled Spouse

Chapter 24 Perhaps He's Feeling Jealous

Elyse and Jayden had just settled into their car to head home when Elyse's phone began to ring. She checked the caller ID, saw Theo's name, and irritably hung up.

Yet Theo's number flashed again on her screen, prompting her to disconnect the call once more. Jayden, who had been watching her, inquired, "Who was that calling you?"

Elyse, caught unprepared and about to fabricate a name, was stopped by Jayden's slow,

deliberate words. "I appreciate honesty."

Reluctantly, she confessed, "It was Theo." She pouted slightly. Observing her frustration with the phone, Jayden commented with a cold tone, "He keeps calling. There must be something he needs to tell you. Why don't you just answer it?"

Elyse, sensing a threat in his voice, quickly replied, "We're done. What could he possibly want from me now? I'll ust block his number. I won't answer his calls ever again!"

Jayden gave a small smile and mused, "You're married now. It does make one wonder what he wants to talk about with you." His voice carried a trace of sarcasm as he maneuvered his wheelchair into the study

Elyse, left feeling puzzled and overlooked by Jayden's actions, sought insight from Driscoll who

had been observing them. "Driscoll, what does he mean by that? Why is he ignoring

me?"

Driscoll, with a smile, remarked, "It seems he is feeling jealous!" "Jealous?"

puzzled, touched her hair. "But I haven't done

he watched."

explained, "He may seem distant, but he can act quite childishly at times. He probably

"It shows he cares a

aware of the time, asked, "Is he going to skip dinner?

"It all depends on how soon you can cheer him up.

her agitation, Elyse messed up her hair

it. I'm off to see if dinner's ready." Driscoll saw a perfect moment

between Elyse and Jayden and hurried to the kitchen, ensuring no

the study door for a long while, hesitant.

knocked on the door. Jayden invited her

down on his desk, she tried to gauge his reaction,

coffee. What are you doing here?" Jayden's demeanor was aloof, yet Elyse sensed his desire to distance

else to do, just leave. I need some space,"

no mercy

his imposing presence, Elyse timidly exited the study. As she

through, "Don't

the door behind her with care. Upon stepping outside, Driscoll approached eagerly. "How did it go?" Elyse hesitated briefly before responding, "Not well. But I'll figure it

She had missed her chance to speak, now relegated outside. Seeing her disappointment, Driscoll refrained from pressing further. He offered a supportive smile and said, "I'll leave it to you,

living room, Elyse paced back

in the study, Jayden heard movement at the