Bound Hearts: My Vows to My Disabled Spouse

Chapter 157 Out Of Gratitude

Elyse kept her appointment with Theo and headed to his place. However, she didn't go there alone. Jayden's men followed and protected her throughout the journey.

She carried a specially made alarm device from Jayden. If she pressed a button, Jayden's men would immediately intervene.

She arrived on time and rang the doorbell.

Theo opened the door, dressed in a housecoat, which made him seem more approachable than usual.

He noticed the violin case in her hand and raised an eyebrow, asking, "You just finished your practice?"

Elyse nodded and asked, "What do you need from me at your home?" "Come in," Theo said, leaning against the door frame with a lazy posture.

With a sigh, Elyse walked in reluctantly and bent down to change her shoes.

Theo's gaze drifted to her waist, noticing for the first time how slender and well-proportioned she

was. He wondered why he hadn't noticed it before.

"Doesn't Jayden mind you coming here?" Theo asked, half-jokingly.

After slipping into slippers, Elyse gave him a cold glance and said, "You know he would mind, yet you insisted I come alone. Did you do that deliberately? Just drop your

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had always been gentle and accommodating, never

was then that he realized she was no longer the person she used to be. Her character and temper had shifted, influenced by Jayden. Theo thought ruefully, Jayden had changed her. Yet, it had only been three months since her marriage to Jayden. Had she really forgotten their three years together in such a short time? Theo struggled to come to terms with this change. "You've developed a sharp temper, Elyse. You should work on that," Theo

you? What right do you have

defiance she had once been so compliant-Theo felt a surge of displeasure. Meanwhile, Elyse, feeling

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eat."

her intentions, Theo commented, "You plan to leave right after

Theo a contrived

this meeting

said, glancing toward

kitchen

She was indeed hungry. She surveyed

at Theo. He gestured for

her gratitude, Elyse started

"When did you fall

looked at

"If you truly loved me, how could you so

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