Bound Hearts: My Vows to My Disabled Spouse

Chapter 279 Defending Her

Jayden sneered coldly after hearing Glenda's full confession. As he stroked Elyse's soft hair, his eyes gleamed with a chilling intent. "If your plan had succeeded, do you think I would have lifted the ban or ended your lives?" he said icily.

Glenda shivered under the weight of Jayden's formidable presence. Her legs trembled, and within secos, her knees buckled, forcing her to sit on the floor.

Lanny, too, was terrified, recognizing the seriousness in Jayden's tone. In desperation, he fell to his knees and pleaded, "Mr. Owen! Please, spare us. The blame lies with Mabel. had no part in this!"

The smile on Jayden's face widened, but his eyes remained harsh, filled with a palpable threat. He couldn't help but think back to the previous day, thankful for his suspicions that had prevented Glenda from hurting Elyse. The thought of what might have happened had haunted him all night. He was determined to shield Elyse from any harm.

"You want to live? I might allow that," Jayden said, his voice eerily calm as he forced a twisted smile. "Bring Mabel here to apologize in person, and then I might consider sparing your

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Elyse bit her lip, wanting to interject, but Jayden quickly covered her mouth. She looked up at him,

her eyes blinking innocently and filled with confusion.

He held her closer, surmising that in her naive way, she might have been about to plead for her

family's mercy. But he couldn't stand the thought of it

Unaware of his turmoil, Elyse would have defended her position had she known. Despite her naivety, she would never have pleaded for those who had sought to harm her, even if they were her family.

What truly surprised her was the depth of Jayden's protectiveness Though he seldom expressed his feelings openly, it was clear to h now that he cared deeply for her

Upon hearing Jayden's conditional offer of mercy, Lanny immediately responded with relief, "Thank you, Mr. Owen. You are so generous. I promise to bring Mabel to you and have her apologize!"

Glenda remained silent, her thoughts turbulent.

She had never truly loved Elyse, and the idea that her own daughter, Mabel, might have to

apologize to her was unsettling. She wasn't sure if Mabel would agree to such a thing-she herself found it difficult to stomach. But in their current predicament, she recognized they had little choice.

Jayden, resolute and authoritative, set the terms, "Tie her up and bring her to me within three days." He had set a deadline.

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Lanny agreed quickly, and with that, he hurried Glenda out of the villa. He feared that if they

lingered, Jayden might change his mind and decide to end their lives right there.

Once safely inside their car, both exhaled deeply, relieved to have escaped the intense atmosphere.

Glenda, looking uneasy, asked, "Do we really have to tie Mabel up and deliver her to Jayden? I don't think it will end well for her. Jayden is clearly not someone to be trifled with."

"Now you realize it's foolish to mess with Jayden? I've been telling you not to provoke him, but you wouldn't listen!" Lanny retorted sharply as he turned the steering wheel. "I didn't have to be part of this mess. It's all your fault. Mabel's out of her right mind, and so are you!" he added angrily. Feeling aggrieved, Glenda protested, "My daughter has been wronged. Shouldn't I stand by her? You never are about Elw

"If you care so much, go deal with it yourself. I'm done!

Glenda's heart sank, fearing he might actually sit by and do nothing.

The thought of facing Jayden alone terrified her. She had always heard about Jayden's fiery

temper, but she hadn't expected him to be potentially lethal.

After escorting Lanny and Glenda off the premises, Driscoll returned to the villa. Noticing Elyse's

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is here. He won't let anything happen to you."

After a prolonged silence, Elyse nodded and attempted a smile. "I'm hungry. I want to eat breakfast."

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uncharacteristically harsh. "If you don't want to smile, then don't. A forced smile looks terrible." "Don't touch me if you think my smile is ugly," Elyse retorted, brushing away his hand and pouting. "You only act tough with me," Jayden said, half annoyed, half amused. She only ever dared to show her defiant side to him.

She was truly only assertive with those who cared about her deeply, while she tended to be too acmodating with everyone else.

In response, Jayden deliberately pinched both her cheeks this time.

"Don't touch me. I'm upset now," Elyse protested, her voice tinged with

Seeing her on the verge of tears, Jayden softened and pulled her into his arms. "You're upset

again? I was defending you, wasn't I? I'll make those who upset you kneel and apologize," he said, trying to console her.