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.

Joanna returned to her room covered in wounds.

her phone. After reading it,

me to death, don't you?" she whispered, her eyes wild with madness. That afternoon, despite the Foster family's restrictions, Joanna secretly took a

a mountain and deliberately plunged

red high heels witnessed 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 instinct

you do

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

could she possibly gather any proof? Yet,

felt

had attempted to kill

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

up, Jayden replied calmly, "Yes, I'm

the living room, scrutinizing Jayden intently. "Any insights

gaze trying to decipher Jayden's indifferent facade,

concern.

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