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, she left home to compete

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

Your luck astounds me," Rebekah approached with

practice at

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

all your daily practice, that would be truly embarrassing,

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

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

which was why she viewed her as a threat from the moment she

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

positioned among

keep her fingers nimble, she continuously

it was finally their turn, and the tension among the candidates

of water, asking, "Would you

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

vigilant. She only consumed what she

my own," she declined, standing to retrieve her

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

satisfaction.