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.

orchestra. The next morning, she left home to compete

tension in the air. This atmosphere influenced her as well. After slipping into her training attire, she took out her

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 long,

I practice at

scoffed, "You think practicing at home compares to our daily sessions here?

fail, Rebekah? After all your daily practice, that would be truly embarrassing, wouldn't

peak today. I'm certain

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responded confidently, "I'm also in good shape. Don't worry. I'll

She was acutely aware of Elyse's talent, which was why she

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

waiting for the selection process to begin, positioned among her friends in the middle

keep her fingers nimble, she continuously

their turn, and the tension

Elyse a glass of water, asking, "Would you

last year's incident where a peer missed their selection due to

vigilant. She

standing

soothe her throat. From a distance, Rebekah

satisfaction.