Bound Hearts: My Vows to My Disabled Spouse

A Trip To Liverton City

After dinner, Elyse retired to her room and practiced her violin. She was playing when her phone rang. The call was from her best friend, Tracy Bernard.

She set her violin down and answered her phone. "! thought you're in Liverton to pursue your prince charming. Why are you calling me?"

"I'm sorry, Elyse," Tracy said in a sheepish tone. "I've been so busy lately, and I was totally oblivious to what happened to you. Do you need me to fly over and keep you company? I can get on the first flight."

"No, no. I'm all right now. Don't worry about it." Elyse voice took on a teasing tone as she continued, "So, what have you been busy with? Why didn't you even reply to my messages." "Who, me? I've been busy with my wedding, of course!" Tracy sounded very excited on the line. Elyse paused, taken aback by the sudden news. She was aware that Tracy had been pining for someone for well over four years. But that man returned to his hometown Liverton City right after graduation, and Tracy soon went after him.

"My, my, I wasn't expecting you to succeed in your hot pursuit of your beloved beau. It looks like I underestimated you."

"Hal Please, where there's a will, there's always a way. No guy can resist my charms!"

They giggled for a bit, then Tracy changed the subject. "Come to Liverton, Elyse. You must attend my wedding."

Elyse agreed without hesitation.

They chatted for a few more minutes before hanging up. Elyse then headed into the study to look

for Jayden. "My best friend is getting married. I'd like to be there for her."

Jayden didn't even look up from his desk. "And?" he drawled out.

"Would you like to come with me? I've never been to Liverton. It would be great if you're with me."

Although embarrassed, Elyse spoke her mind.

However, Jayden's refusal was swift and firm. "I don't want to go to

Liverton."

That made her frown. "Why not?"

"Do you expect me to travel to Liverton like this?" Jayden asked calmly.

Elyse opened her mouth to persuade him, but caught herself at the last second. She didn't want

to push him to do something he didn't want to. "Fine. I'll go alone, then." With that, she turned and returned to her room.

'As much as she didn't want to hurt Jayden's feelings, she wasn't about to miss her best friend's wedding either.

Jayden's hand froze midair. Why didn't she even try to persuade him?

Maybe he was just playing hard to get, and maybe he wanted to come along, too!

Clicking his tongue, he signed his name on a document, transferred to his wheelchair, and chased after Elyse. His face had a sullen expression all throughout.

He entered her room to find her packing her luggage while humming a tune.

"You didn't go to Lizzie Robinsin's wedding," Jayden pointed out, "but< you seem eager to attend the one in Liverton."

"How can you compare those two? Lizzie and Tracy are different people." Elyse's tone turned serious as she folded another shirt and put it in the trolley. "Tracy Bernard and I have been friends for many years. Even if she gets married at the North Pole, I have to be there."

Jayden peered at her for a few seconds. "Is she that important to you?"

"Yes, she is very important to me. My best friend in the whole world."

"I see. All right, I'll go with you."

Elyse suddenly raised her head to look at him. "I thought you said you didn't want to travel, given your current state."

"You're right, I don't want to. But I can't have you gallivanting around and possibly sullying my name. I need to keep an eye on you."

A muscle ticked in Elyse's jaw as she stared at him, a stare that he met with one of his own. "Should I help you with your luggage?" she finally said.

Jayden nodded. "Thank you." He maneuvered his wheelchair and exited her room.

When he was gone, Elyse made a face. Wasn't he acting a little odd? Why was Jayden being so

fickle?

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Driscoll and the rest of the staff knew that Jayden and Elyse were going on a trip, so they woke up

bright and early the next morning to prepare for their departure. <

This would be their master's first long trip since his accident. It was a significant development,

and all the servants attached great importance to the matter.n6veZWorm.@ of)

Unfortunately, Driscoll had to supervise the household in their absence, so he needed to say.

All in all, in addition to the bodyguards, the couple took three servants with them.

As they got ready to set off in the driveway, Elyse noticed their chaperones fussing over Jayden. She marveled at the sight, thinking that they cared about him a lot.

Of course, traveling would entail a massive inconvenience on Jayden's part, so they must be very concerned. It was no wonder that he was reluctant to go in the first place.

Unbeknownst to her, these people had been handpicked by Jayden. They were no ordinary servants, but skilled mercenaries to whom he had assigned several tasks. They were coming with them to

investigate something

Being the naive simpleton that she was, Elyse felt tears well up in her eyes. She was moved by what she perceived to be an incredible bond between Jayden and his subordinates.

Over an hour later, they were on the plane. Elyse stretched her legs and yawned. She was getting sleepy. She glanced at Jayden beside her. He was already resting with her eyes closed. Elyse grabbed the pillow< provided for her and decided to get some shut-eye as well.

Barely a moment later, Jayden opened his eyes and found her leaning against the window. He reached out and turned her head slightly in his direction. He wanted her face to be the first thing he saw when he woke up later.

Ten minutes passed, and Elyse was fast asleep. A man came over and whispered something in Jayden's ear.

"Brook Owen took action the moment you got on the plane."

"Just Brook?" Jayden asked.

"Other members of the Owen family are also moving, but Brook is the most conspicuous of all."

Jayden cupped his chin. "Can't sit still, huh? He probably discovered something." He pondered it

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"Yes, Boss."

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something.

Being the naive simpleton that she was, Elyse felt tears well up in her eyes. She was moved by

what she perceived to be an incredible bond between Jayden and his subordinates.

Over an hour later, they were on the plane. Elyse stretched her legs and yawned. She was getting sleepy. She glanced at Jayden beside her. He was already resting with her eyes closed. Elyse grabbed the pillow< provided for her and decided to get some shut-eye as well.

Barely a moment later, Jayden opened his eyes and found her leaning against the window. He reached out and turned her head slightly in his direction. He wanted her face to be the first thing he saw when he woke up later.

Ten minutes passed, and Elyse was fast asleep. A man came over and whispered something in Jayden's ear.

"Brook Owen took action the moment you got on the plane.".n67 el. (Wolr}m.org

"Just Brook?" Jayden asked.

"Other members of the Owen family are also moving, but Brook is the most conspicuous of all." Jayden cupped his chin. "Can't sit still, huh? He probably discovered something." He pondered it some more, then ordered, "Have Alex keep an eye on Brook."

"Yes, Boss."

Meanwhile, their muffled voice penetrated Elyse's sleep. She squinted her eyes open and saw one of the bodyguards standing beside Jayden. "What are you guys talking about?" she asked groggily.

The two were caught off-guard. Jayden glanced at the bodyguard and quickly said, "He needs to

go to the bathroom, but it's currently occupied. He's getting desperate since he can't hold it in anymore."

The bodyguard's eyes widened in mild indignation. Of all the possible excuses he could think of, why did Jayden have to choose that one?