Bound Hearts: My Vows to My Disabled Spouse

Chapter 174 Is He Trying To Starve Me

"In the future, someone might take my place. But now, I am your sister-in-law!" Elyse declared with a sneer, her tone casual.

Turning to Driscoll, she spoke with icy detachment. "Since he loathes me so, he'll dine in his own room. I'm certain he wouldn't care to share a meal with me."

Driscoll paused, his eyes shifting to Jayden.

Jayden responded, "Why are you looking at me? Elyse runs the house here."

Bryce's face contorted slightly, a mix of shock and dismay. "So, you're excluding me from the dinner table?"

Elyse, hands trembling, said, "Of all the family, you alone refuse to accept me. Naturally, I will accommodate your wishes."

Bryce glowered at Jayden, scoffing, "I had no intention of sharing a table with you, anyway!" He then stormed off upstairs, likely in search of his room.

Jayden looked over at Elyse, remarking, "Bryce is devoid of any redeeming qualities. He's a fool and wicked to boot. Don't fret over him. Our mother has indulged him for too long."

"Ican see that," Elyse replied, her face unreadable yet filled with silent jubilation over Jayden's supportive words.

'As usual, Jayden made his way to the study, his routine unchanged by Bryce's arrival. Elyse, meanwhile, carried her violin to the garden for her practice session. She was determined to

diligently, hoping to

an empty plastic water bottle suddenly fell from

"Ouch!" she exclaimed.

to see Bryce walking away with a smug expression. It was

Elyse grabbed the bottle and went in search of Bryce. He had retreated to his room and refused

inquire about the incident. A glint of shrewdness appeared in his eyes as he reassured her, "Don't worry. I'll inform Mr. Owen about

competition on her mind, Elyse decided to ignore Bryce's provocation. She

door to Bryce's room, sighed, and then made his way to the

door, he knocked, entered, and found Jayden by

up, Jayden inquired, "What's

Should we

Jayden responded, still not looking up from his report.

quite upset," Driscoll

Bryce. He's gotten too heavy. A little weight loss won't hurt. If he refuses to eat, let him stay in his room and think over his actions. And if

table, she suddenly heard Bryce cursing,

slightly, ready to rise and investigate, but Jayden stopped her. "Leave him be. He often loses control

he's here, your mother will blame you," Elyse said, concern

piece of fish. "He's prone to smashing things when angry. You might as well get used