Bound Hearts: My Vows to My Disabled Spouse

Chapter 220 I Know Who Truly Cares For Me

"You're laughing at me?" Bryce's realization dawned, and he slammed his fist onto the table in fury.

Tess, equally incensed, snapped, "Elyse Lloyd, you've crossed the line. Bryce is your brother-in- law. How could you make fun of him like that?".

Elyse's smile faded as she offered a heartfelt apology, "I'm sorry, Bryce. It was wrong of me to laugh, especially today on your birthday. Can you forgive me?"

Bryce's mood lifted with her apology.

He thought to himself that Elyse, coming from a modest background, ought to show him respect. Tess, too, seemed relieved, as if Jayden had also made amends with her following Elyse's apology. "How's your work been going?" Tess inquired about Elyse's career, her tone firm like that of a strict elder.

"Everything's going smoothly," Elyse replied truthfully.

As Tess began peeling a tangerine, she questioned, "! heard you're about to embark on a national concert tour. Are you leading as the concertmaster?"

Elyse shook her head, regret in her voice. "I'm sorry to disappoint you. I'm not the concertmaster." This response irked Tess, who threw the tangerine peel at Elyse, exasperated. "Useless! How did you not secure the position? I thought at least in music you had some talent, that you wouldn't bring shame to our Owen family. Turns out, you're just mediocre."

"You couldn't even become the concertmaster. What makes you think you're worthy of being a part of

peel, Elyse stifled her frustration. "Since when did you care about my career? Just the other day, you criticized me for pursuing a 'pointless' job that tarnished the Owen family's reputation, didn't

and handed it to Tess with a slow, deliberate gesture. "There's no need for threats. The future of my marriage to Jayden is for us to decide, not just by your word. Please,

Tess further, igniting a fury within her. She silently

manners.

about to walk away after serving the tea, Bryce surreptitiously stuck

avoided his leg,

Bryce yelped in pain.

on purpose, you bitch!" Bryce shoved Elyse aside, cradling his

misunderstanding. I had no idea your

claim it was an accident? How then is my poor

her dismay. "! truly didn't mean to step on Bryce's foot." Suddenly, the door to

grew more sorrowful. She approached, took his

made amends the day before, Jayden was particularly attuned to her feelings.

your weekend reading? Ensure you're

hesitation, Elyse responded, "Your mother said she'd make you divorce me. I Didn't want