Bound Hearts: My Vows to My Disabled Spouse

Chapter 256 The Resemblance

Elyse stepped back, clearly skeptical of Pearce's words.

Exiting the car, Pearce asked her, "Ms. Lloyd, are you free now? If so, 1 can verify my identity for

you. I'm headed to the university office to deal with something."

Elyse gave him a peculiar look. "Why should I acpany you? I don't even know you."

Pearce's grin widened. "Your music has deeply moved me. I'd like to befriend you."

His genuine pliment touched Elyse, fulfilling her desire for recognition in music, something Pearce was the first to offer.

After some hesitation, Elyse reluctantly agreed. "I'll trust you this time."

Pearce breathed a sigh of relief. "I won't ask you to ride in my car to avoid scaring you. Let's walk Elyse nodded in agreement, hesitant to accept a ride, fearing potential danger.

Pearce was considerate, engaging in conversation to ease Elyse's unease.

Elyse also noticed that Pearce seemed both physically and mentally well-off His calm and steady demeanor reminded her of her husband.

Pearce continued chatting, noticing Elyse's distraction. He candidly said, "Ms. Lloyd, talking to

you feels like speaking to family. I can't help but keep talking."

Elyse was momentarily taken aback but didn't fully grasp his meaning.

"Have you played the violin since childhood?" Pearce asked.

Elyse pondered briefly. "Somewhat."

talent. "Your parents must be music enthusiasts,

parents have no

fact, Lanny and Glenda had no interest in music,

I see a photo of

Pearce's request, Elyse became wary once

he was being a pervert,

she might have misjudged, Pearce clarified, "I'm simply curious about what your

raised such a

doubted he would pose

speaking thoughtfully, "Forgive

but I'm curious. Why do you bear no resemblance to

aback, as Jayden had once made a similar

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replied, "They are indeed

walked over the

flickering in his eyes.

resemble your parents at all, but you

asked, "What did

his emotions behind a smile. "I said that you resemble someone I

relief once she grasped his

the university, she discovered that he was indeed a

a seminar

her. "See? I've been honest with

suggested, "It's lunchtime. I believe

join me for

consideration, Elyse nodded. "Certainly. My