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. The next morning, she left home to compete for

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

were nearly ousted, yet here you are, 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,

at home?" Elyse

at home compares to our daily

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

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

for uninterrupted enjoyment. The next chapter is

also in good shape. Don't worry. I'll

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 potentially hinder

in Elyse's bag, a crafty gleam flickering

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

keep her fingers nimble, she continuously moved

an hour, it was finally their turn, and the tension

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

a peer missed their selection due to tampered

become vigilant. She only consumed what she

own," she declined, standing to retrieve her tumblr from her bag.

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

satisfaction.