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.

reinstated into the orchestra. The next

influenced her as well. After slipping

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

I practice at home?" Elyse

think practicing at home compares to our

back, "And what if you fail, Rebekah? After all your daily

puffing up with pride, declared, "I'm at my peak today. I'm certain I'll pass the selection. But

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wanting to end the conversation, responded confidently, "I'm also in good

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

a crafty gleam flickering in

among her friends in

nimble, she continuously

their turn,

girl offered Elyse a glass of water,

peer missed

She only consumed

thanks. I have my own," she declined, standing to retrieve her tumblr from her bag.

her throat. From a distance,

satisfaction.