Bound Hearts: My Vows to My Disabled Spouse

Chapter 40 Can He Even Perform In Your Bed

Lizzie was uncertain whether the man Elyse married truly belonged to the prominent Owen family. Perhaps it was merely a coincidence of names.

Regardless, she doubted Elyse could have married into the wealthy Owen family. Elyse didn't deserve it!

"Stop joking!"

Lizzie mused, touching her chin skeptically. "Did you just make up a lie?"

"What would I gain by lying to you? I'm married to Jayden Owen. The fact that you're not aware of this news just proves you're not in our league," Elyse retorted with a hint of disdain.

"You!" Lizzie was taken aback.

Despite Elyse coming from a modest family, Lizzie's background was even humbler, sparking envy since their high school days.

Moreover, the man Lizzie was set to marry, though a businessman, didn't possess wealth or influence comparable to Theo's.

Elyse's biting words only intensified Lizzie's long-standing resentment.nOY e(I WORm.con

"Well, if you're married, have your husband come here then," Lizzie challenged.

"Why should he come here just because you say so?" Elyse sneered.

"Then, you are lying." Lizzie was convinced Elyse was merely boasting. "It's unnecessary to lie.

all classmates once. Stop trying to be

Lizzie's evident reluctance to accept that she

wine on that table." Lizzie snorted in disbelief, unconvinced that Elyse had really

everyone around was eager to see how

going to bet with

he'd come, so I'm confident," she

his use of a wheelchair, he always managed

everyone

Theo. How

for Jayden, others came to drink with Elyse. After a few

up to leave

are you going? Trying to escape?"

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Lizzie, who was engaged in a dice

and made her way to the bathroom, feeling unsteady. She stopped for a moment, hand on her forehead, waiting until the dizziness passed before she continued. To her surprise,

stopped abruptly upon realizing

just as

he surmised she had been drinking

you learned you can't handle

his hand as soon as she realized what he

in disbelief, she maintained her composure, showing no emotional reaction. "Thanks for your concern, but