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.

with care, selecting food for

affection.

insisted, her tone laced with concern as

Judy persisted, grasping the armrest of his wheelchair in an attempt to halt his

commanded, his voice devoid of warmth. Reflecting on the events of the afternoon, Judy couldn't help but believe

exclusive to her, he treated everyone with the same detachment. Convinced that Jayden's apparent indifference masked deeper

her away." Jayden's voice sliced

tone commanding as he motioned for

directive. He harbored no warmth for Judy, in

Were it not

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With a firm resolve, Driscoll seized Judy,

instructions without hesitation.

door for her without my permission." "Of course, sir," Driscoll affirmed, before briskly leading Judy away with

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 sudden? Did I upset you?" she

silent, his gaze fixed ahead, devoid of any acknowledgment towards her. Taking control of the wheelchair, he maneuvered

chilly demeanor as he locked the door behind her. "Remember you are just a

"What did you just say? I'm not a maid! I haven't done

Judy refused to accept

that she and Jayden were destined to