Bound Hearts: My Vows to My Disabled Spouse

Chapter 290 Seeking Proof

In the evening, a gray Bentley slowly pulled into the hospital parking garage.

Pearce stepped out of the car carrying a basket of fruit and made his way directly to the In-patient Department.

Standing at the ward's entrance, Pearce peered through the partially open door and spotted Elyse asleep on the bed.

He gently pushed the door open, placed the fruit basket on the bedside table, and noticed the worry lines on Elyse's forehead.

Earlier that day, Pearce had felt a sudden pang of heartache without understanding its cause. It wasn't until he read negative ments about Elyse online that he realized she had been hurt. Concerned for her safety, he abandoned his work and caught the earliest flight to be by her side. Even in her sleep, Elyse's face was pale and creased with a frown.

Pearce tenderly stroked her brow with his finger, as if trying to ease her troubles.

"Rest peacefully, don't dwell on worries while you sleep."

Pearce's voice was gentle, an attempt to soothe her. With his reassurance, she gradually calmed Once Elyse regained her posure, Pearce lingered for a moment, gazed at her before he and walked out.

Later, as Jayden returned to the ward after taking a call, he noticed a fruit basket on the bedside

table. Curious as to its origin, Jayden pondered over who could have sent it while Elyse stirred

from her sleep.

wheelchair, Jayden teased, "So,

him. "Did someone visit just now? It felt

propped herself up with one hand, her expression tinged with

the basket and began peeling it. "You may be sidelined for now, but remember, I'm here. If you desire that national tour, you can have it." Elyse chuckled. She knew

ready to

accept defeat without a fight. Even if

prove myself and expose Mabel's

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the apple into small pieces, and brought a piece close to her lips. "Alright,

you," he promised.

Jayden, her heart fluttering at his

reminded herself to remain posed. She couldn't reveal her feelings; Jayden didn't

as a

Elyse

do.

apple, saying in a manding yet caring manner, "You need to eat and the nutrition. You haven't had anything all

felt pelled to consume the entire apple under