Bound Hearts: My Vows to My Disabled Spouse

Chapter 279 Defending Her

Jayden sneered coldly after hearing Glenda's full confession. As he stroked Elyse's soft hair, his eyes gleamed with a chilling intent. "If your plan had succeeded, do you think I would have lifted the ban or ended your lives?" he said icily.

Glenda shivered under the weight of Jayden's formidable presence. Her legs trembled, and within secos, her knees buckled, forcing her to sit on the floor.

Lanny, too, was terrified, recognizing the seriousness in Jayden's tone. In desperation, he fell to his knees and pleaded, "Mr. Owen! Please, spare us. The blame lies with Mabel. had no part in this!"

The smile on Jayden's face widened, but his eyes remained harsh, filled with a palpable threat. He couldn't help but think back to the previous day, thankful for his suspicions that had prevented Glenda from hurting Elyse. The thought of what might have happened had haunted him all night. He was determined to shield Elyse from any harm.

"You want to live? I might allow that," Jayden said, his voice eerily calm as he forced a twisted smile. "Bring Mabel here to apologize in person, and then I might consider sparing your

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Elyse bit her lip, wanting to interject, but Jayden quickly covered her mouth. She looked up at him,

her eyes blinking innocently and filled with confusion.

He held her closer, surmising that in her naive way, she might have been about to plead for her

family's mercy. But he couldn't stand the thought of it

naivety, she would never have pleaded for those who had sought to harm her, even

was the depth of Jayden's protectiveness Though he seldom expressed his feelings openly, it was clear to h now that he cared deeply

conditional offer of mercy, Lanny immediately responded with relief, "Thank you, Mr. Owen. You are so generous. I promise to bring Mabel to you and have her

remained silent, her

Elyse, and the idea that her own daughter,

thing-she herself found it difficult to

the terms, "Tie her up and bring

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hurried Glenda out of

might change his mind and decide to end

safely inside their car, both exhaled deeply,

looking uneasy, asked, "Do we really have to tie Mabel up and deliver her to Jayden? I don't think it will end well for

mess with Jayden? I've been telling you not to provoke him, but you wouldn't listen!" Lanny retorted sharply as he turned the steering wheel. "I didn't have to be part of this mess. It's all your fault. Mabel's out of her right mind, and so are you!" he added angrily. Feeling aggrieved, Glenda protested, "My daughter

you care so much, go deal with it

sank, fearing he might actually sit by

her. She had always heard about

hadn't expected him to be

Lanny and Glenda off the premises, Driscoll returned to

the adventure continues. Join us for the complete experience all for free. The next chapter is eagerly waiting for you! distressed demeanor, he offered words of reassurance, "Mrs. Owen, please don't