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

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

approached with her violin, her tone dripping with sarcasm. "But

at home?"

home compares to our daily sessions here? Imagine the embarrassment

what if you fail, Rebekah? After all your daily practice,

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

The next chapter is just a click away,

to end the conversation, responded confidently, "I'm also in

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 her

head, Rebekah noticed a tumbler in Elyse's bag, a crafty gleam flickering in her eyes as

begin, positioned among her friends in the middle of the group, her

fingers nimble, she continuously moved

was finally their turn, and the tension among the candidates

water, asking, "Would you like some water,

peer missed

become vigilant. She only consumed

have my own," she declined, standing to retrieve her tumblr

sip to soothe her throat. From a

satisfaction.