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

influenced her as well. After slipping into her training attire, she took out her violin and started

able to compete in the selection. Your luck astounds me," Rebekah approached with her violin, her tone dripping

I practice at home?" Elyse

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

Rebekah? After all your daily practice,

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

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

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

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

the selection process to begin, positioned among her friends

her fingers nimble, she continuously moved

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

girl offered Elyse a glass of water, asking, "Would you like some water,

year's incident where a peer missed their

become vigilant. She only consumed

I have my own," she declined, standing to

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

satisfaction.