Bound Hearts: My Vows to My Disabled Spouse

Chapter 66

Drugging

Jayden's face contorted into a sneer. "He would say that, wouldn't he? How else could he sway you, you gullible girl?"

Elyse shot back, visibly upset, "I am not gullible."

"Then why not?" Jayden retorted, giving her a skeptical look. "Are the Fosters really that

influential? Does my family actually need to depend on them? The Foster family is in decline. They need my family more than mine need them."

He gently pinched her cheek, saying, "I won't divorce you. You're decent enough, and I think you are great."

Elyse's face flushed under his scrutiny.

Jayden saw her cheeks redden and mused over her simplicity, how a few words could make her blush. "Go on, entertain yourself. I need to return to studying."

Earlier, he had come out of the study to console her after spotting her sitting in the garden, looking distressed. Now, he had to go back.

On his way, thoughts of Theo stirred a tightness in his jaw. He had previously disregarded Theo. Now, he realized Theo harbored ill intentions and even attempted to stir discord between him and Elyse. It seemed necessary to keep him occupied.

the orchestra.

she sensed a palpable tension in the air. This atmosphere influenced her as well. After slipping into

compete in the selection. Your luck astounds me," Rebekah approached with her violin, her tone dripping with sarcasm. "But < having been at home

at

our daily sessions here? Imagine the

back, "And what if you fail, Rebekah? After all your daily practice, that would be truly embarrassing,

puffing up with pride, declared, "I'm at my peak today. I'm certain

uninterrupted enjoyment. The next chapter is just a

wanting to end the conversation, responded confidently, "I'm also in good shape. Don't worry. I'll

Elyse's confidence, Rebekah felt a surge of resentment. She was acutely aware of Elyse's talent, which was why she viewed her as a threat from the moment she joined the orchestra. Elyse's presence could

head, Rebekah noticed a tumbler in Elyse's bag, a crafty gleam flickering in

begin, positioned among her friends in the middle of the

fingers nimble, she continuously

it was finally their turn, and the tension among the

a glass of water, asking, "Would you like some water,

incident where a peer missed their selection due

since become vigilant. She only

my own," she declined, standing to

throat. From a distance, Rebekah watched this unfold

satisfaction.