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.

but laugh, amused by Lizzie's evident

bottles of wine on that table." Lizzie snorted in disbelief, unconvinced that Elyse had really married into the notable Jayden Owen.

their wager, and everyone around was eager to see how the drama would

really going to bet with her?"

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

faith in Jayden. Despite his use of a wheelchair, he always managed

everyone

recently broken up with Theo. How could she move 'on and marry someone

to drink with Elyse. After a few glasses,

stood up

escape?" Lizzie

for uninterrupted enjoyment. The next chapter is

to the bathroom too?" Elyse asked, clearly frustrated by Lizzie's suspicion. Lizzie, who was engaged in a dice game with her friends, rolled her eyes and replied dismissively, "Go on your

her way to the bathroom, feeling unsteady. She stopped for a moment, hand on her forehead, waiting until the dizziness passed

I..." she started, then stopped abruptly upon realizing it was

was just as surprised to

had been

drunk. Haven't you learned

sidestepped his hand as soon as she realized what he

maintained her composure, showing no emotional reaction. "Thanks