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

to catch Cody's

water bottle suddenly fell from above and

"Ouch!" she exclaimed.

she looked up to see Bryce walking away with a smug expression. It

went in search of Bryce. He had retreated to

A glint of shrewdness appeared in his

upcoming selection competition on her mind, Elyse decided to ignore Bryce's provocation. She turned and

and then made his way

found Jayden by

up, Jayden

hit Mrs. Owen with a water bottle. Should

accord in a few days," Jayden responded, still not looking up from his report. He then added,

quite upset," Driscoll

voice took on a chillier edge. "Inform the chef not to prepare any meat for 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 he dares to come out looking for food, make sure he < regrets it." "Yes, sin," Driscoll replied and exited the room with a respectful

suddenly heard Bryce cursing, followed by the sounds of objects

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

while he's here, your mother will

back to her seat and offered her a piece of fish. "He's prone to smashing things when angry. You might as well get