Bound Hearts: My Vows to My Disabled Spouse

Chapter 278 Pain And Doubts

In the morning, Elyse awoke feeling dizzy and weak.

"Are you alright?" Jayden asked, cradling her in his arms.

Confused, Elyse looked around. She recalled being in a hotel room the day

before.

Suddenly, the memories flooded back. She seized Jayden's hand, pain evident in her eyes. "Was She remembered Glenda tricking her into a hotel room and drugging her, likely arranging for someone to assault her.

Elyse had not informed Jayden of her plans to meet Glenda. Even if Jayden had intervened, she feared it might have been too late. Tears streamed down her face as she contemplated the events, her hatred for Glenda growing intense.

Jayden tenderly lifted her chin and kissed her forehead. "You're fine," he soothed. "I was right here with you. Nobody could harm you."

Elyse broke down, sobbing uncontrollably. She thought he was merely saying it to fort her. Jayden sighed deeply and wrapped her more tightly in his arms, trying to ease her distress. Elyse felt tainted and struggled fiercely, but Jayden's presence grew steadier beside her. Once her tears subsided and exhaustion set in, she quieted down. Jayden looked at her earnestly and state in a serious tone, "You are my wife. Have I ever lied to you?"

"You are not lying?" Elyse, wiping her tears away, asked hesitantly, "Did you get there in time?" Jayden nodded, his expression solemn as he recounted what had occurred after he arrived at the

hotel. He omitted the part about breaking the man's leg.

After a brief pause, he said, "There's something else you need to address."

Elyse sniffled, regaining her posure, and asked, "What is it?"

have been waiting outside the villa all night, hoping

mentioned offhandedly.zw:. I

stood

voice, "Glenda planned to send you to aman

Elyse

not naive. Before falling asleep, she had suspected

as to want her not only assaulted but

and

lying in bed for a long time, she rose with a pale face, draped a coat over her

that she was

descended to the living room where

"Breakfast is ready."

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to fetch Lanny

two had spent the entire night outside the villa

was awake, they entered the living room

and exclaimed, "Sweetheart, are you okay? I've been so worried about you all night, terrified that

emotions. She then turned to Glenda, who seemed to be trying to make herself

say to me?" she asked

urged, well aware of the stakes. If Elyse

fragile gaze and stammered, "It's my fault. Can-can you forgive me?" Elyse managed a strained smile and asked, "Mom, am I