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 music enthusiasts,

"Nope. My parents have no knowledge of music

Glenda had no interest in

Could I see

Pearce's request, Elyse became

was being a pervert, probing into

Pearce clarified, "I'm simply curious about

like since they've raised such a

trust him. Odd as he may seem, she doubted he would pose any threat to Lanny and Glenda She showed Pearce a photo before promptly putting her phone

speaking thoughtfully, "Forgive me if

I'm curious. Why do you bear

aback, as Jayden had

be missing out on the complete story. Head

she replied, "They are

didn't respond immediately. Instead, he walked over the

flickering in his eyes.

resemble your parents at all,

"What did

that you resemble someone I know. That's why

of relief once she grasped

that he

seminar the following

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

"It's

me for lunch to make

brief consideration, Elyse