Bound Hearts: My Vows to My Disabled Spouse

Chapter 170 Teasing Elyse

Jayden regarded Clive with a puzzled expression. "What makes you think I have feelings for Elyse?"

Clive countered, "If not, why are you so invested in her?"

Clive's mind echoed Peyton's words as he spoke, "If your feelings for Elyse are genuine, it's imperative to

disclose the truth about your condition. Are you willing to keep this hidden from her indefinitely?"

The reminder weighed heavily on Jayden, causing him a headache.

Massaging his temple, Jayden queried, "Do you believe it's the right moment to disclose this to her?"

Clive couldn't discern Jayden's thoughts, but he believed Jayden and Elyse shared a profound love. Keeping such

a significant secret seemed incongruous.

"When would you suggest is the ideal time?" Clive inquired with genuine interest,

Jayden deliberated briefly but found himself at a loss for a response. In his view, uncertainties loomed large, and

dangers lurked in the shadows. Revealing his charade to Elyse felt like pulling her into danger. He couldn't bring

himself to be that self-centered.

Ultimately, Jayden dismissed Clive, urging him to find his own transport. "Get a taxi."

Standing by the roadside, Clive locked eyes with Jayden. "Why can't | accompany you to see Elyse?"

Perplexed, Jayden retorted, "Why would you want to cwith me?"

Clive was speechless. He just wanted to witness Jayden's attempt to please his wife. Was that too much to ask?

Jayden's pragmatic response dashed Clive's hopes. He watched as Jayden's car pulled away, leaving him amidst

the exhaust fumes.

Upon arriving, Jayden gained entry as Elyse's family member.

Jayden was familiar with the layout of the orchestra's rehearsal stuand scoured various spots

in search of Elyse, but she eluded his gaze. Eventually, he found her nestled in a quiet corner of the garden, lost

in her world.

Elyse sat on a bench, engrossed in her phone, unaware of Jayden's

approach.

Soon, Elyse sensed a presence beside her. Startled, she glanced up in a panic, only to find Jayden standing there.

Relief flooded through her, evident in the sigh that escaped her lips. "You scaredthere, Jayden."

"Has someone been picking one you?" Jayden inquired, cutting straight to the point.

"Not exactly... It didn't quite reach the level of picking on me." Elyse avoided meeting Jayden's gaze and added,

lacking conviction, "The director Merlin suggested that | withdraw from the competition for concertmaster so that

another candidate could have a better chance." "Isn't he picking on you?" Jayden questioned.

Elyse paused for a moment. "I didn't agree to Merlin's conditions," she stated firmly, her resolve evident.

Jayden lightly flicked her forehead, his expression tinged with helplessness. "He'll try to exert

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even more pressure on you once you refuse his terms. You're my wife. Why can't you confront him

more assertively, leveraging my support?"

Rubbing her forehead, Elyse felt a pang of embarrassment. She couldn't help but wonder if Jayden held any

significant influence in < the music industry.

Aggrieved, Elyse expressed, "This opportunity is something I've worked tirelessly to achieve.

Despite Merlin's attempts to persuadeotherwise, | wouldn't dream of giving it up. | have to persevere.’

Jayden inquired, "Then why did you message me, asking about my whereabouts and mentioning how much you

missed me?"

Elyse parted her lips, her voice tinged with vulnerability.

admitted softly.

1 genuinely missed you then," she

Jayden fixed his gaze on her without a blink. As his stare lingered, Elyse's cheeks gradually flushed crimson, the

warmth spreading to her ears under his unwavering scrutiny.

He finally asked, "Elyse, don't say you have fallen in love with me?"

"What?"

Jayden's straightforward question laid bare her inner turmoil, sending Elyse into a state of panic. Jayden's

directness caught Elyse off guard, leaving her wishing she had concealed her secret more effectively.

Anxiously, she explained, "All | did was blush. Why do you ass| have feelings for

you?"

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Jayden's interest was piqued, prompting him to playfully

tease her as he gently brushed his fingers against her cheek.

Arush of warmth flooded through her body, her temperature rising noticeably.

"What... what are you doing?" Elyse's shyness was palpable, though she attempted to feign indifference.

Unaware of her own trembling voice, she struggled to maintain composure.

Amischievous smile danced upon Jayden's lips as he observed her, his eyes full of intrigue.

"Elyse, can hear your heart racing. Is your affection fortruly that strong?"

Startled by his observation, Elyse instinctively covered her chest, feeling the rapid thud of her

heart against her palm. Shyness tinged her cheeks with tears.

"Why are you doing this? Are you here just to tease me?" Elyse's voice wavered as she bit her lip nervously.

Jayden nodded, his smirk confirming her suspicion. "Yes"

Elyse glared at Jayden, retaliating by pinching his thigh firmly, her eyes brimming with resolve. "I don't have

feelings for you, okay?"

Jayden bore the pain in silence, refraining from halting Elyse.

Yet, Elyse persisted, pinching his thigh without mercy.

She genuinely believed Jayden was incapacitated.

Ina fit of rage, Jayden seized Elyse by the waist, pulling her forcefully into his embrace, and fiercely bit her lips.

Indifferent to the consequences, he acted without concern. His sole desire was vengeance.