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.

news that she was reinstated into the orchestra. The next morning, she left

the air. This atmosphere influenced her as

luck astounds me," Rebekah approached with her violin, her tone dripping with sarcasm. "But < having been at home for so long,

practice at home?"

at home compares to our daily sessions here? Imagine the embarrassment if you

you fail, Rebekah? After all your daily practice,

pride, declared, "I'm at my peak today. I'm certain I'll pass the selection. But you..." Her expression said

on 000005s.org for uninterrupted enjoyment. The next

"I'm also in good

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

bag, a crafty gleam flickering

to begin, positioned among her

nimble, she continuously moved

turn, and the tension

Elyse a glass of water, asking, "Would you

a peer missed their

become vigilant. She only consumed what she

standing to retrieve her tumblr from her bag. She

sip to soothe her throat. From a distance, Rebekah watched this unfold with a

satisfaction.