Bound Hearts: My Vows to My Disabled Spouse

Lanny Called Elyse

"Joanna Foster," Jayden murmured, a chilling intent flickering in his

gaze

Peyton chimed in, "It's peculiar, isn't it? Joanna escaped on her wedding day, right under her family's nose. Surely, someone must have aided her."

"Undoubtedly," Jayden replied. "Her talents lie in pleasing men, not in escaping. Without assistance, she couldn't have eluded my people this long."

"Interested in discovering who helped her?" Peyton inquired.

"Any leads?" asked Jayden, eyebrows arching in curiosity

"A few, which might lead you to more," Peyton suggested, leaning in to whisper to Jayden.

Skepticism clouded Jayden's expression as he heard the whispered words. "Really?" he

questioned, his tone laced with doubt.

"Quite possibly," Peyton affirmed. "Both you and Elyse might be in jeopardy."

"And Elyse's involvement?" Jayden probed.

Peyton's response was grave. "Because she's your wife. Whether or not you accept it, she is nowNôvel(D)ra/ma.Org exclusive © material.

your vulnerability."

Jayden's response was a heavy silence; Peyton's words had struck deep.

Suddenly, he heard footsteps. It must be Elyse. He quickly grabbed Peyton's arm, and they both

stumbled back onto the sofa.

Both Elyse and Driscoll were stunned as they opened the door.

Peyton, lying awkwardly on top of Jayden on the sofa, quickly concocted an excuse. "I was trying

to help Jayden onto the sofa, but I lost my balance, and we both ended up here," he explained. "Are you okay?" Elyse asked with concern.

Jayden nodded. "I'm okay. I don't feel any pain. I'm fine," he assured her.

Elyse, feeling sorry for him, walked over and took his hand, comforting him once more.

Peyton watched, visibly annoyed by Jayden's display of vulnerability to gain Elyse's sympathy.

How could he be so shameless?

Driscoll entered with the afternoon tea. "Sir, the dessert you requested is ready. Would you like to have it in the study?"

"Let's go to the garden. It's sunny there," Jayden suggested.

Peyton got up and smiled. "Then I'll help Jayden into the wheelchair. You go ahead to the garden

and get things ready."

Elyse, still concerned for Jayden, hesitated, wanting to stay and watch.

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"You go ahead now. Peyton won't hurt me this time," Jayden reassured her.

"Dr. Ellis, please be cautious. Jayden must not suffer any more injuries."

Once she departed, Jayden rose and made his way to the wheelchair, seating himself.

Peyton, momentarily speechless, finally spoke. "Elyse really sees you as fragile, doesn't she? She even cautioned me to take care of you. When do you plan to tell her you've only been pretending to be disabled?"

"Now isn't the right time for the truth. We should wait. Revealing my act now would nullify all my efforts," Jayden responded.

Peyton scoffed, "I'm aware of it all, yet I still think Elyse is sincere. She treats you remarkably well." "Jealous, are you? Perhaps you should find a woman of your own instead of spewing nonsense at me," Jayden retorted.

"Ungrateful, that's what you are!"

In the garden, Elyse relaxed, basking in the warmth of the sun and the gentle breeze, while Driscoll attended to her with tea.

Suddenly, a call from Lanny interrupted the peace. She frowned, eyeing the phone with hesitation. "Perhaps you should take the call. It could be something significant," Driscoll suggested gently.

Planning your weekend reading? . The next chapter is just a click away, exclusively available on our site. Happy reading! Elyse replied skeptically, "What good could he possibly bring up now?"

She was aware that if Lanny had good news, he would never have called her. Nevertheless, she couldn't ignore a call from her father. She answered the phone and inquired, "Dad, what do you need?"

"Elyse, you need to come to my place as soon as possible. Something has happened to your

sister. It's best if you bring your husband as well," Lanny said urgently.

It was the first time Elyse had heard such a gentle tone from Lanny. Confused, she pressed, "What

happened? Why do you need us to come back so urgently?"

Lanny was clearly struggling with his words, hesitating at the other end of the line, reluctant to disclose the reason.

"If you don't tell us, how can we possibly help?" she pressed.

"Your sister slept with Theo." Lanny finally revealed. "Come back and we'll figure this out together. We need to find a solution."

After hanging up, Elyse was still processing the news when Jayden walked over. Noticing her distressed look, he asked, "What's wrong with you?"