Bound Hearts: My Vows to My Disabled Spouse

Chapter 138 A Tad Too Late

Emerging from the second-floor room, Elyse underwent a transformation, slipping into a flowing gown, her makeup meticulously applied and her hair cascading elegantly around her shoulders. Descending the stairs in her sleek black high heels, she effortlessly captured Jayden's attention. His gaze lingered on her graceful form, a hint of jealousy creeping into his voice as he spoke. "What's with the fancy dress?"

Without sparing him a glance, Elyse responded icily, "I have matters to attend to. With that, she brushed past everyone, her demeanor distant and determined, as she exited the house.

Driscoll couldn't help but sigh inwardly at Elyse's evident anger this time.

Meanwhile, Jayden felt an urge to pursue her and seek clarification but found himself halted by Judy's intervention. His gaze bore an imperceptible hint of hostility as he challenged her. "How dare you try to stop me?"

Judy, emboldened by Jayden's previous "concern", remained oblivious to the underlying tension in his voice.

She calmly explained, "Look at her, getting all pretty for her date. It explains her reluctance to dine at home."

Despite Jayden's simmering anger, Judy failed to register his displeasure. Instead, she cheerfully suggested, "I'm famished. Let's have dinner first."

Meeting her gaze with a glare, Jayden inquired, "Hungry?"

"Yes, aren't you?" Judy replied, unfazed. Taking charge, Judy maneuvered behind Jayden's

wheelchair, guiding him towards the dining room as if assuming the role of the household hostess.

care, selecting food for him before

affection.

laced with concern as Jayden remained impassive,

Owen, where are you going?" Judy persisted, grasping the armrest of his wheelchair

"Let go," he commanded, his voice devoid of warmth. Reflecting on the events of the

Convinced that Jayden's apparent indifference masked deeper emotions, Judy remained resolute in her belief that he held

escort her away." Jayden's

tone commanding as he motioned

soured at the directive. He harbored no warmth

a maid. Were it not for Jayden's inexplicable leniency, he

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a firm resolve, Driscoll seized Judy,

instructions without hesitation.

without my permission." "Of course, sir," Driscoll affirmed, before briskly leading Judy away with an authoritative air. Judy made one last attempt, reaching

ensuring compliance with Jayden's orders. As Judy found herself being pulled further away from Jayden, confusion and sadness crept into her voice. "What's happening. Mr. Owen? Why are you treating me like this all of a

her. Taking control of the wheelchair, he

"Remember you are just a maid

I'm not a maid! I haven't done anything

innocence, Judy refused to accept any

Jayden were destined to be together, especially considering