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

she was immersed in her practice, an empty plastic water bottle

"Ouch!" she exclaimed.

in pain, she looked up to see Bryce walking away with a smug expression. It was clear he had done it

went in search of Bryce. He

to inquire about the incident. A glint of shrewdness appeared in

Elyse decided to ignore Bryce's provocation. She turned

room, sighed, and then made his way to the

entered, and found Jayden

Jayden inquired,

Owen with a water bottle. Should we really allow

responded, still

quite upset," Driscoll responded

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

she suddenly heard Bryce cursing, followed by the sounds of objects being

investigate, but Jayden stopped her. "Leave him

he's here, your

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