Bound Hearts: My Vows to My Disabled Spouse

Chapter 158 A Wish For Affection

It had been an evening steeped in discomfort. Elyse couldn't stomach another moment and excused herself from the dinner table after barely touching her food.

Before walking away, she dropped a reminder to Theo, "Don't forget to release Mabel." She couldn't be sure if her words had registered with him, but she didn't linger to find out. Elyse made a swift exit, finding solace in the quiet of Jayden's waiting car.

Jayden glanced at the clock. "Only forty-seven minutes. I take it dinner wasn't to your liking?" I barely touched my food," Elyse admitted, wanting to forget the evening's unpleasantness. She closed her eyes, drained.

Respecting her need for silence, Jayden refrained from disturbing her and simply instructed the driver to take them home.

Upon their return, they found Tess lounging on the sofa, sipping tea with an air of tranquility. Jayden and Tess had never seen eye to eye, their relationship marred by mutual disdain.

Her presence in his home was a rare occurrence.

Jayden's voice cut through the tension, sharp and direct. "Why are you here?"

Tess, composed despite the tension, set down her teacup and replied, "I'm here for a reason, naturally. Your brother has just graduated from college. I intend to offer him a position in the company so he can gain experience before taking the reins."

Jayden scoffed, "And what does that have to do with me?"

Tess scrutinized Jayden for a moment before responding, her tone unwavering. "Despite your disability, your mind is sharp. You must support your brother. In time, he will appreciate your guidance when he assumes control of the company."

he

her out," he instructed Driscoll, his tone clipped, signaling his disinterest in further dialogue with

will arrive. You will mentor

simmering anger, she added, "We cannot afford to lose control of the Owen Group to your Uncle Seth's or your Aunt Jessie's families.

temples and silently excused himself, leaving Driscoll to

her piece. With a disdainful snort aimed at Elyse, she grabbed her new

his desire for silence, she held her peace. However, he asked

study, while Elyse returned to the bedroom. She had barely settled when her phone rang, displaying

only to be met with Glenda's accusatory tone. "Why hasn't your sister returned home yet? Did you not talk to Theo? Do you even

to Theo. He promised to release her. If she's not home, it means he broke his word. Why are you blaming me? Why don't you go talk

yourself?"

frustration palpable. "Mind your tone! I'm your mother. Call Theo and find out when

"No, I won't.

anger. "You don't care about Mabel, do

do care, but she's the one causing trouble.

didn't listen and

with that, Glenda softened her tone. "I should have known

away, exclusively available on our site. Happy reading! Elyse knew how much Glenda loved Mabel. Over the years, Mabel had

yearned for since

"If I made the same mistake, would you