Bound Hearts: My Vows to My Disabled Spouse

Chapter 36 Freddy Sugden

The following day, Elyse roused herself with bleary eyes, rubbing away sleep as she rose from bed. After a quick wash, she descended to the first floor for breakfast.

"Good morning. Please join us for breakfast," Driscoll greeted upon seeing her.

Elyse trotted over and took her seat, noticing Jayden's absence. "Where's Jayden?" she inquired curiously.

e's in the study. I'll bring breakfast to him later," Driscoll replied.

Knowing Jayden's preference for the study, Elyse suggested, "Let me take breakfast to him there. I'll give him a massage afterward."

"Alright. Ill prepare it in the kitchen," Driscoll agreed with a smile.

With bread and butter for breakfast, Elyse planned to check on the orchestra later, now that the

internet rumors about her had subsided and her clarification had been released.

After breakfast, she accepted a tray from Driscoll and made her way to the study.

Inside, Jayden was engaged in a phone call. Hearing her approach, he promptly ended the call

and settled into his wheelchair, feigning nonchalance.

"Breakfast is served," Elyse announced cheerfully as she placed the tray before him.

food and queried, "Why

She was

Jayden remarked, "It's the servants'

a steaming glass of milk in hand, Elyse interjected, trying to ease the tension, "You know,

and relented, "Well, I'll reluctantly accept it

upon hearing this. "Now, eat up. Afterward, I'll continue the massage,"

your energy."

keep your word?" Jayden, feeling a bit sheepish under her gaze, averted his

them with a gentle smile. He could tell Jayden

to the orchestra's studio with her bag. Upon arrival, she sought out Wanda, only to find she was in a meeting. She resolved to

from her bag, she addressed the lingering

couldn't rid the paint,

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a voice called

see a young man approaching. Recognizing him, she greeted

what happened. Are you alright?" Freddy Sugden, her high school and college classmate, shared her passion for music. He specialized in piano while she pursued violin. "I'm fine. Everything's resolved,"

patted his chest. "I was worried you'd take it hard.

behind

nodded in her direction.

Freddy locked eyes

Congratulations! I heard it was

she rushed over to

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