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.

returned to her room covered in wounds. She approached her

an unread message on her phone. After

whispered, her eyes wild with madness. That afternoon, despite the Foster family's restrictions, Joanna

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

you do it?" she

with his watch band, replied nonchalantly, "You thought I did it? Show me the

she possibly gather any proof? Yet, Jayden's composed demeanor suggested he

a demise she admittedly felt no

Joanna had attempted to kill

do nothing. To them, Joanna was 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.

looking up, Jayden replied

scrutinizing Jayden intently. "Any insights into

trying to decipher Jayden's

concern.

a forced smile. "I heard about your recent kidnapping. Are you okay?