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.

into the orchestra. The next morning,

arrival, she sensed a palpable tension in the air. This atmosphere influenced her as

able to 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, can

I practice at home?"

scoffed, "You think practicing at home compares to our daily sessions here? Imagine the embarrassment if you

you fail, Rebekah? After all

"I'm at my peak today. I'm certain

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

she viewed her as a threat from the moment she joined

a crafty gleam flickering in her eyes

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

keep her fingers nimble, she

turn, and

a glass of water, asking, "Would

incident where a peer missed their selection due

vigilant. She only consumed what she

my own," she declined, standing to retrieve her

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

satisfaction.