Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband

Chapter 1469:

Jayden grinned, nodding as he headed toward the bathroom, leaving Elyse to half-recline on the bed, her book still open and her thoughts lingering.

When Jayden returned, the two of them settled under the covers, a quiet intimacy filling the space. Jayden began to speak, his voice carrying the weight of untold stories.

For the first time, he peeled back the layers of his guarded past, revealing a life marked by loneliness and suffocating hardship that stretched far into his twenties.

As he unraveled his tale, he paused, his eyes locking onto hers. “You know, meeting you feels like fate was pulling the strings. We’ve lived such different lives, yet somehow, we crossed paths exactly when we needed to.”

Elyse’s lips curled into a soft smile as she murmured, “Hmm, maybe that’s what they call destiny. Two roads meant to meet.”

Encouraged by her response, Jayden continued, his words flowing like a river finally freed from its dam. He spoke of the burdens and heartbreak he had carried, his tone tinged with relief, unburdening his soul to someone who truly cared.

He wasn’t afraid of exposing the scars of his past to her; he knew, deep down, that her love for him ran too deep to be shaken. Trusting her felt as natural as breathing.

Mid-sentence, his voice faltered. He stopped, shifted closer, and wrapped his arms around her tightly. His head nestled into her shoulder, and a cool dampness seeped through her collar.

Elyse froze momentarily before realization dawned, and her heart clenched.

She held him close, her embrace firm and comforting. “Don’t worry, I’ll protect you. Always.”

In that tender moment, Jayden understood something profound—Elyse had accepted him entirely.

The good, the bad, and even the shadows he had tried so hard to keep hidden.

Their hearts seemed to beat in unison, the walls between them crumbling into nothingness. That night, they became more than two people in love; they became two souls perfectly aligned.

Neither of them closed their eyes until dawn painted the sky with its first blush of light.

The next afternoon, Elyse stirred awake, blinking against the sunlight streaming through the curtains. She turned her head to find Jayden’s peaceful face, his features softened by sleep.

For a long moment, she simply watched him, a faint smile tugging at her lips. Reluctantly, she slipped out of bed, her stomach rumbling for something to eat.

As she shuffled downstairs, still rubbing sleep from her eyes, Driscoll, the butler, greeted her with his usual composure. “You have a guest who’s been waiting in the living room for quite some time.”

Elyse frowned, scratching her head. “A guest? I wasn’t expecting anyone. Who is it?”

Before Driscoll could respond, a familiar voice rang out. “It’s me. How can you sleep until the afternoon? Aren’t you worried I might spill your lazy schedule to Gavin?” Freda strolled in from the living room, her tone teasing but her smile faintly smug.noveldrama

Elyse blinked at her in disbelief, as if she were seeing an apparition. She rubbed her eyes dramatically. “What on earth are you doing here?”

Freda scoffed, crossing her arms with an air of faux impatience. “I need a favor.”

Elyse’s brow arched. She and Freda were far from close, and their relationship often felt more like a simmering rivalry. Without missing a beat, Elyse turned toward the dining room, dismissing her. “I don’t think I can help. You should try someone else.”

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