Bound Hearts: My Vows to My Disabled Spouse

Chapter 210 Jayden's Off-limits

Peyton realized Jayden didn't grasp it, yet he hadn't anticipated this level of obtuseness.

After contemplating for a while, he inquired, "Corrie gave you a call, and now you're here. Why did you do as she asked?"

Jayden responded calmly, "Certainly, there's a motive."

"What motive?" Peyton pressed.

Jayden remained silent, controlling the wheelchair; he pivoted, stating, "I'm steering clear of drinks. You'll handle the aftermath."

Speechless, Peyton pleaded, "Oh, come on! AllI craved was some homebound gaming!" Jayden departed without a backward glance, bidding Peyton farewell with a wave.

Peyton pondered following suit, but Corrie seized him, coercing him to take a seat beside her. "Peyton, been a while. How's the doctor gig treating you?" Corrie slurred, leaning heavily against him.

With a grim expression, Peyton attempted to push Corrie away, but his efforts were futile. "You reek. Have you been throwing up?"

Clutching onto him tighter, Corrie protested, "That's harsh, Peyton. How could you say that? I

don't stink!"

After uttering those words, a thought struck her. When she sought out Jayden, he was nowhere to be found. Thus, she inquired, "Where's Jayden?"

in disgust, Peyton didn't mince words. "Why are you after Jayden? He's married now. He's not

aback

she questioned, "Jayden tied the knot? When did this happen? Why wasn't I

aside the bottle before him, Peyton massaged his throbbing temples.

the weight of the news too heavy to

a moment, she composed herself and remarked, "But Jayden's

Who'd willingly

The next

conquer

don't pull that stunt again. Jayden's off-limits

an eyebrow, intrigued

of her? I'm curious to

my concern. Why would I keep her

muttered, her demeanor somber despite the merry atmosphere

own. I'm out," Peyton declared, rising to leave as he checked the

he made to depart, Corrie halted him, voicing her concerns. "What did I do? I

cast a fleeting

swallowing them in

you disrupted my sleep?