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."

"Your parents

My parents have no

fact, Lanny and Glenda had no interest in music, let alone classical

Could I see a photo of your parents,

Elyse

wondered if he was being a pervert, probing into her family background

Pearce clarified, "I'm simply

they've raised such a

as he may seem, she doubted he would

moment before speaking thoughtfully, "Forgive me if this es

do you bear no resemblance

taken aback, as Jayden had once made a

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a resigned tone, she replied, "They are indeed

respond immediately. Instead, he walked over the fallen

flickering in his eyes.

parents at all, but you remind me of a family

asked, "What

masked his emotions behind a smile. "I said that you resemble someone I know. That's why you give me

a sigh of relief once she grasped

that he was indeed a professor,

a seminar the

his tasks, Pearce turned to her. "See? I've been honest with you, haven't I?" Elyse

at his watch, Pearce suggested, "It's lunchtime. I believe there

you join me for lunch to

consideration, Elyse nodded.