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.

glanced at the food and queried,

was taken

the servants' responsibility.

interjected, trying to ease the tension,

Elyse's disappointed expression, and relented,

lit up with joy upon hearing this. "Now, eat up. Afterward,

your energy." Jayden

her lips. "Why? You promised to cooperate with me. Can't you keep your word?" Jayden, feeling a bit sheepish under her gaze, averted his eyes. "Do as you

with a gentle smile. He could tell Jayden clearly doted on

to the orchestra's studio with her bag. Upon arrival, she sought out Wanda, only to find she

charcoal from her bag, she addressed

she couldn't rid the paint, shea could

for uninterrupted enjoyment. The next chapter is just a click away,

a voice called

a young man approaching. Recognizing him, she greeted him warmly, "Hi, Freddy! Welcome

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," she assured

and patted his chest. "I was worried you'd take it hard. Weddings are such

her hand and the red paint in the locker behind

entering, Elyse subtly nodded in her direction. "Who

Freddy locked eyes with

your tour, Freddy! Congratulations! I heard

as she rushed

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