Bound Hearts: My Vows to My Disabled Spouse

I'm Willing To Marry You

Elyse had a negative impression of the Foster family. With evident displeasure, she said, "I don't want to talk to you. Please leave."

Kieran responded with an apologetic tone, "Ms. Lloyd, I understand your anger. I've heard about what Joanna has done. I'm here to offer an apology on behalf of the Foster family. I hope you can forgive and forget."

Elyse scoffed. "Forgive and forget? Your family knew I'm Jayden's wife, yet you pushed Joanna to get between our marriage. She even had me kidnapped and caused me great suffering. How can you expect forgiveness?"

Kieran pulled a box from his pocket and opened it to reveal a pink diamond bracelet, which he placed on the bedside table.

Elyse eyed it warily and demanded, "What is this supposed to mean?"

"I know no gift can undo the pain you've endured," Kieran began. "But we want to make amends however we can."

"Make amends? You think a bracelet can compensate for everything. your family has done?" Elyse was incredulous, seeing the gesture as an insult.

Kieran, laden with guilt, continued, "The Foster family is facing a critical situation. Perhaps it explains-but does not excuse-Joanna's impulsive actions."

Then he made a bold request. "I know it seems unfair, but I must ask if you would consider

stepping down as Jayden's wife. The stability and status of my family depends on Joanna's marriage with Jayden."

Elyse thought she had misheard and burst out laughing in disbelief. "Are you

serious?"

Kieran nodded earnestly. "As compensation, I'm willing to marry you."<

Stunned, Elyse couldn't believe what she was hearing. Why would he think she would ever agree to marry him?

Kieran, looking uncomfortable, explained, "Though your family is not well-known, I am prepared to accept you and make you my only wife, if you relinquish your current position."

Elyse, taken aback, asked, "You think you're making a sacrifice?"

Kieran responded, "I am able-bodied, which is more than can be said for

Jayden."

He then leaned in and whispered in her ear, "I can also provide more pleasure than Jayden ever could."

Elyse's expression turned to one of shock as she pushed him away. "Shame on you."

Kieran replied innocently, "This is the best solution I can offer. Don't be too greedy."

Amused and annoyed, Elyse retorted, "Greedy You guys are the greedy ones. Don't push your luck"

Seeing her disgusted expression, Kieran hesitated. "So we're not in agreement?"

Glancing at the bracelet on the bedside table, Elyse snapped, "Take your thing and leave. I don't want to see you anymore."

Kieran shrugged, picked up the bracelet, and said with regret, "What a pity! I can't believe you're refusing me."

He slid a business card across to her and murmured, "But I'm still willing to wait for you." "Get out." Her gaze was icy. She wished she could physically eject Kieran from the room.

He left quietly, and Elyse tore the card up and tossed it into the trash.

When Jayden reentered the ward, he found Elyse visibly upset on the bed. Raising an eyebrow, he inquired, "What's got you down?"

Elyse's expression darkened further. "Kieran Foster was here just now."

Jayden was taken aback. The next head of the Foster family?

He quickly recalled any information he had about Kieran and asked sharply, "What did he want?" With a scoff, Elyse relayed, "He came under the guise of apologizing. then tried to coerce me into leaving you. He even offered to marry me." Her annoyance grew as she spoke. Kieran's audacity appalled her.

Jayden didn't show anger but chuckled instead. "The Foster family always has bizarre schemes, but they won't be so bold for much longer."

Elyse looked at him curiously. "What do you mean? Are you planning something against the Foster family?"NôvelDrama.Org exclusive content.

Jayden merely smiled, suggesting she would find out soon enough.

Outside, Kieran's demeanor shifted to a grimace as he strode from the hospital.

He climbed into the waiting car, where the butler in the passenger seat turned to him and asked, "Mr. Foster, did Ms. Lloyd accept your proposal?"

Kieran snorted dismissively. "She doesn't recognize a good deal. She'd rather stay with a cripple than marry me."

The butler clicked his tongue and pondered for a moment before saying, "They say Jayden married his true love by chance. Could he and Elyse actually be a devoted couple?"

Kieran responded with scorn, "True love? It's just that I didn't offer her enough money and leverage."

His irritation flared as he thought of Joanna's failure. "Is Joanna back yet? Drive. She's been nothing but a disappointment."