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 knowledge of music

fact, Lanny and Glenda had no interest in music,

I see a photo of your parents,

Pearce's request, Elyse became wary once

he was being a pervert, probing into her family background so

misjudged, Pearce clarified, "I'm

raised such a talented

of hesitation, Elyse decided to trust him. Odd as he may seem, she doubted he would pose any threat to Lanny and Glenda She

a moment before speaking thoughtfully, "Forgive me if this es off

curious. Why do you bear no resemblance to

Jayden had

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replied,

he walked

flickering in his eyes.

resemble your parents at all, but

"What did

you resemble someone I know. That's why you give me a sense of

a sigh of relief once she

discovered that he was indeed a professor,

seminar the following

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

"It's lunchtime. I believe there was a

Would you join me for lunch to make

Elyse nodded.