Bound Hearts: My Vows to My Disabled Spouse

Chapter 119 Joanna Died

Kieran made his way back home, where Joanna awaited him in a dimly lit, cramped room.

The walls were adorned with various torture instruments. The lack of windows and the flickering of dim light created an oppressive < atmosphere.

On the cold marble floor sat Joanna, gripping the hem of her garment tightly. As Kieran stepped closer, her body shook with fear, and his eyes gleamed with a deadly intent.

"Did you really think this was the way to execute the task our family assigned to you? You escaped before your wedding and we gave you an opportunity to rectify your mistake. Is this how you choose to repay our kindness?"

Kieran spoke in a measured, gentle manner, his expression pleasant. Yet to Joanna, his words sounded like a death sentence. He was the most feared member of the Foster family.

"What? Are you lost for words?" Kieran inquired

Joanna remained silent. Observing her quiet demeanor, he sighed. "Since you have no

explanation, Ill forgo politeness. You were clearly in the wrong."

He then walked over to the cabinet and retrieved a torture device, Joanna's eyes filling with desperation. That night, her cries of despair echoed throughout the dark, cramped room of the Foster household.

second day, Joanna returned to her room covered in wounds. She approached

message on her phone. After

she whispered, her eyes wild with madness. That afternoon, despite the Foster family's restrictions, Joanna secretly took a car and

straight to a mountain and deliberately

Joanna's fatal descent Soon, the news reached Elyse, who had just come home from the hospital. When Jayden relayed the tragic event, her first

do it?" she

his watch band, replied nonchalantly, "You thought I did it? Show me the evidence before making such

rolled her eyes. How could she possibly gather any proof? Yet, Jayden's

Joanna's demise, a demise she admittedly felt no

ago, Joanna had attempted to

merely a pawn. Her passing means little," Jayden responded, then remembered something else. "I also heard they didn't bother to bury her." Elyse was taken aback by the Foster family's ruthless indifference, though it seemed consistent with their psychologically disturbed nature. Both Kieran and Joanna were mentally twisted. Resting on the sofa, Elyse tried to relax. Later that evening, Brook arrived unannounced. "Jayden, have you heard about

up, Jayden replied

Jayden intently. "Any insights into her

Brook's persistent gaze trying to decipher

concern.

turned to Elyse with a forced smile. "I heard about your recent kidnapping. Are