Bound Hearts: My Vows to My Disabled Spouse

Chapter 308 Mabel Jumped Off A Building

Lanny was staying at Mabel's place too, finding respite amidst the verdant embrace of the small

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It was no surprise when Glenda approached him; he had anticipated this moment long ago.

In his estimation, Mabel and Glenda shared a certain lack of foresight. How could evidence easily vanish into thin air?

Setting down his teacup, Lanny stared at the uneasy Glenda with empathy. "Mabel's wrongdoing cannot remain hidden, can

Glenda nodded, her disfort evident. "The tide has turned online. Our daughter bears the brunt of public condemnation, while Elyse stands declared innocent."

"You reap what you sow. I urged you to heed my counsel. Now you understand the gravity of our situation. You should have listened."

Lanny recognized Jayden's influence. Despite his physical limitations, Lanny held Jayden in high Indeed, Lanny's keen observation had not failed him. Even after a year in a wheelchair, Jayden's eyes retained their sharpness.

They spoke of authority. Jayden's gaze was perpetually astute and unpromising.

consideration, Glenda proposed, "Should we appeal to Elyse directly? Perhaps she could quell the online storm and facilitate

"I doubt 'family' holds much sway now. Jayden likely

retorted cheekily, "Jayden's marriage to Elyse makes us family.

notion of reinstating Mabel into showbiz is ill-advised. Once this ordeal concludes, we should get Mabel married and be relieved of such

somber. "You know her defiance. Marriage is

defender. Encourage her to apologize earnestly,

steely glare, Lanny's fist made contact with Glenda's

covered her head in agony, Lanny spat

Reluctantly, he

was informed of the need to apologize to Elyse, she locked herself in her room, declaring defiantly, "Not even if the heavens themselves demand it. I

on the door of her room. "Please, e out swiftly. You've found yourself ina difficult situation, and it's time

pierced through the door, laden with defiance. "Mom promised to go in my stead. If you persist, I

of Mabel's drastic action, Glenda intervened, halting Lanny's insistence. "Let her be. If she's unwilling,

her jump if she dares. A fall from the third floor won't claim her life. If she chooses to jump, then perhaps Jayden will forgive us." Their dwelling, a modest house spanning three floors and an attic, housed Mabel's quarters on the uppermost level, affording her a panoramic

"So be it. I see now

came sharp and unyielding. "Then jump, and perhaps peace

your desire, then I

words, Mabel fell