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."

praised her talent. "Your parents must be

hesitation, Elyse replied, "Nope. My parents have

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

was surprised. "Really? Could I see a

by Pearce's request, Elyse became wary

he was being a pervert, probing into

have misjudged, Pearce clarified, "I'm simply

they've raised such a talented

as he may seem, she doubted he would pose any threat to Lanny and Glenda She showed Pearce a photo before promptly

speaking thoughtfully, "Forgive me if this es off

you bear no

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replied, "They

respond immediately. Instead, he walked over the fallen golden

flickering in his eyes.

don't resemble your parents at all, but you remind me of a

"What

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

relief once she grasped his

university, she discovered that he was indeed a professor,

seminar the following

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

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

Would you join me for lunch to

consideration, Elyse