Bound Hearts: My Vows to My Disabled Spouse

Bryce Was Attracted To Joanna

Julie burst into laughter. "Lucky? How fortunate to marry a cripple!"

After a brief pause, she added provocatively, "Elyse, take my advice and divorce him. Maybe

Jayden will appreciate your sensibility, freeing him to marry Joanna!"

Tess was furious. Had it not been for her concern about maintaining her elegance, she might have pulled Julie's hair.

Elyse calmly intervened, pouring a cup of tea for Tess. "Thank you for your concern, Aunt Julie, but I have no intention of divorcing Jayden. We are a true couple, and no one can tear us apart." Julie, observing Elyse's confident smile, felt a chill. "Really? Don't dismiss my advice too quickly. You might regret it later."

"I won't regret it. I truly am fortunate to be married to Jayden," Elyse replied firmly.

Tess's mood improved slightly upon hearing Elyse's words. Though she considered Jayden to be of little use, Elyse's defense had somewhat salvaged her pride. With a more amiable tone, she

advised, "It's best to focus on your life with Jayden, Elyse. That's more important than anything." "You are right. Jayden and I will have a happy life together," Elyse Attached 70

responded softly.

Seeing Tess appeased, Joanna shamelessly took her hand. "I too will take care of Jayden and live a happy life with him."© 2024 Nôv/el/Dram/a.Org.

Tess's expression turned sour instantly. Joanna's behavior was repulsive!

Despite knowing Tess's dislike for her, Joanna continued to pretend ignorance and flattered her

relentlessly, even though Tess seldom spoke to her kindly.

Elyse didn't feel any sympathy for Joanna. Instead, she found her relentless efforts and endurance somewhat exhausting. Joanna seemed to be determined to achieve her goals, no matter what. After the afternoon tea, everyone returned to their rooms to wait for dinner.

Joanna, however, didn't go back to her room. She chose to sit in the garden, waiting for her master, but unexpectedly Bryce appeared first.

Bryce, still a college student and Jayden's younger brother, lacked the remarkable qualities Jayden possessed. He approached Joanna, his gaze fixed on her.

During lunch, he had noticed her beauty and felt a twinge of envy that Jayden, despite his disability, could attract such stunning ladies like Elyse and Joanna.

"Why are you sitting here?" he inquired

Just as Joanna was about to respond, she recalled her master's advice. Softening her expression, she replied with a hint of distress, "I was at

afternoon tea with your mother and aunts, but Elyse set me up and embarrassed me in front of them. Now, I'm worried about how your mother sees me. How can I possibly marry Jayden?" Seeing Joanna's frown, Bryce felt uncomfortable. "How did Elyse dare to bully you? She really should know better."

Joanna remained silent.

Noticing her continued unhappiness, Bryce reassured her, "Don't be sad. I'l talk to my mother and help you win her over."

Joanna's mood lifted instantly. "Will you really help me?"

"Yes, I will help you. Don't be sad," Bryce assured her.

"I feel much better now. Thank you. You're so kind," Joanna said, standing up. She gave Bryce a flirtatious look and gently touched his shoulder with her hand.

Bryce remained motionless, though he was inwardly captivated by her.

Meanwhile, Elyse had returned to the guest room to find Jayden absent. She sat down and waited for his return.

'Twenty minutes later, Jayden appeared. "Where have you been?" she inquired casually.

"Iwas down in the garden, soaking up some sun. I stumbled upon quite an interesting scene," he

Planning your weekend reading? . The next chapter is just a click away, exclusively available on our site. Happy reading! replied with a hint of intrigue.

Curious, Elyse probed, "What did you see?"

"Il tell you about it later," Jayden said, picking up a teacup from the table. "It looks like we'll be

staying overnight. We can't leave after dinner.

Confused, Elyse questioned, "Is that a rule set by your grandpa?! thought we could leave tonight." "It seems we're all expected to stay. They mentioned it's Grandpa's birthday, and all the family members should gather. They said leaving after dinner would upset him," he explained.

Elyse, sensing something amiss, handed him the teapot, joking with a smile, "I haven't seen them show much concern for your grandpa <<< before. But on his birthday, suddenly everyone's demonstrating their considerations"

dinner."

Confused, Elyse questioned, "Is that a rule set by your grandpa? I thought we could leave tonight." "It seems we're all expected to stay. They mentioned it's Grandpa's birthday, and all the family members should gather. They said leaving after dinner would upset him," he explained.

Elyse, sensing something amiss, handed him the teapot, joking with a smile, "I haven't seen them show much concern for your grandpa < before. But on his birthday, suddenly everyone's demonstrating their considerations."