Bound Hearts: My Vows to My Disabled Spouse

Chapter 34 Patching Things Up

In the evening, Elyse stirred from her slumber, blinking in the dim light filtering through the window. Night had fallen, and a glance at her phone revealed it was well past nine. Stretching her arms to dispel the numbness, she noticed the bedroom door creak open. Jayden wheeled himself in slowly, his face bathed in the soft glow of moonlight. Despite the tranquil scene, his eyes betrayed a simmering anger as they locked onto Elyse, who was taken aback by his presence.

"You've been upset with me for the past two hours. Quite bold of you, isn't it? No dinner until I've pacified you?" he remarked, his voice firm.

As he drew nearer, Elyse felt her anxiety heighten. instinctively, she retreated, eventually finding herself backed into a corner, her gaze pleading. "I... I simply dozed off accidentally. Skipping dinner wasn't my intention," she stammered.

Jayden's state remained cold. "Elyse, don't think you can sway me by skipping meals. If need be, I have ways to ensure you eat. Best not to provoke me."

Elyse felt a pang of helplessness. Her explanation seemed to fall on deaf ears. She didn't intend to

skip dinner. Upon her return to the room hours ago, feeling a bit weary, she promptly drifted off to

sleep on the bed.

Seeking solace, she reached out, grasping Jayden's little finger gently. "I know I was wrong.

Please don't be angry. You're frightening me," she pleaded, her voice tinged with fear.

Observing her distress, Jayden softened slightly. As Elyse looked up at him, her eyes shimmering

with unshed tears, he detected a hint of desperation beneath her fear.

you a child?" he

drooping in despondency. "You were so aggressive just now, it

it entirely his

his own emotions in check. "Get up and come downstairs to have dinner with

don't enjoy my cooking!"

gazed at her

taken aback.

you've

enjoyment. The next chapter is just a click away,

silence, she replied, "If you don't like it, you can

Come downstairs now!" Jayden

a nod, Elyse rose obediently and followed

set with the dishes she

household

a seat beside Jayden and inquired, "Where

your concern. Just eat," Jayden said

she acquiesced, beginning

fetched a bottle of wine and poured himself a glass. The liquid, a

cradling her

one had ever extended such kindness to her before.

for. Though his sincerity remained to be proven,