Bound Hearts: My Vows to My Disabled Spouse

Chapter 178 Refusing To Return

After offering Darren some encouragement, Elyse retreated to the violin practice with a weighty heart, determined to refine her skills until she felt satisfied.

Upon her return home, she unexpectedly encountered Kieran. Surprised, she inquired, "What brings you here?"

"I'm here to see Jayden," Kieran replied tersely, striding into the living room without further ado. Perplexed, Elyse hastened her steps and settled beside Jayden, her gaze lingering on Kieran with curiosity.

Unmoved by her presence, Kieran remained fixated on Jayden, his expression tinged with weariness. "Where have you taken my sister?"

It dawned on Elyse that Kieran's visit was prompted by concern for Judy.

Rather than interjecting, Elyse remained silent beside Jayden, observing the tense exchange. Setting his book aside, Jayden met Kieran's gaze squarely. "What's your motive for seeing her?"

"She's been absent for too long. I only just learned she came here. Regardless of her

transgressions, I implore you to release her," Kieran pleaded earnestly, his demeanor verging on submission.

"Judy is following her own path. Why must you interfere?" Jayden's brow furrowed with

displeasure.

Kieran was taken aback by Jayden's response.

He knew Judy harbored feelings for Jayden. Had she resorted to drastic measures to gain his attention?

Could she be toiling away at some nightclub now?

Various scenarios raced through Kieran's mind, but he never imagined Judy serving as a maid. Kieran remained detached from the other Foster family members, treating them merely as tools for his own ends. Even when Joanna passed away, he showed no inclination to repatriate her remains.

However, he harbored genuine concern for Judy's sudden disappearance. As his sole sibling, she had been the recipient of his affection and care throughout their upbringing.

Kieran's affection for Judy ran deep.

His concern for her compelled him to humble himself before Jayden.

He implored in a tone softened with deference, "Mr. Owen, I plead with you for any leads. I just want to bring my sister home."

Jayden remained silent, then glanced at Elyse, gently squeezing her hand. "What's your take on this? Should we?"

Elyse's eyes widened in surprise as she glanced at Jayden. Why had he sought her opinion? She had only intended to observe silently However, Kieran swiftly addressed Elyse, saying, "I owe you an apology, Mrs. Owen. I once offended you. If you still harbor resentment, direct it towards me. Spare my sister from harm."

Bemused by Elyse's puzzled expression, Jayden leaned in to whisper, "Remember? He once pledged to marry you."

It was only then that Elyse recollected Kieran's earlier declaration. Yet, it had long faded from her memory, never having held much significance.

After a moment of contemplation, she turned to Jayden and declared, "Inform him. He can take his sister home."

"Have you reached a decision?" Jayden inquired.

"Yes, I've made my decision." Fearing that Kieran might linger indefinitely if left uninformed about Judy's whereabouts, Elyse opted to disclose her location.

"She is at my grandpa's residence," Jayden murmured to Kieran.

Kieran stood in stunned silence for three heartbeats, his mind reeling with possibilities he never imagined.

"Go fetch her, though I wonder if she'll consent to go with you," Jayden remarked with a meaningful smile.

Before Kieran could grasp the implication, he expressed gratitude to Elyse and hastened to go find Judy.

Upon his arrival, he promptly rapped on the door, and as it swung open, he conveyed his intentions to the butler with clarity. With no impediments in his path, he soon saw

Judy.

Judy, having just concluded her dinner and sought solace in her chamber, expressed her surprise upon seeing Kieran. "Kieran, what brings you here?"

Kieran gently clasped her hand and scrutinized her with tender care. A wave of relief washed over him as he observed her well-being. putting his mind at ease.

With a solemn expression, he produced a document with a furrowed brow. "Why have you affixed your signature to this contract, Judy? As < a member of the esteemed Foster family, why have you chosen to serve as a maid here? Your actions cast a shadow upon our family name."

In a fit of anger, Kieran seized Judy's hand. "Come home with me at once. Don't degrade yourself in this manner."

"I refuse to return. I will soon be with Jayden! Judy protested defiantly.

"Are you out of your senses? What obsession drives you towards someone incapacitated?" Kieran's disbelief was palpable. Aware of his sister's fondness for Jayden, Kieran was taken aback by the extent of her fervor.

"Kieran, it has been a struggle to hold on this long. If I relent now, I may never have another opportunity!" Judy revealed, her determination unyielding Upon learning of the possibility of being with Jayden, Judy relinquished her resistance and applied herself diligently to her duties as a maid.

However, Kieran remained unconvinced, seeing through Jayden's schemes. "It's merely a deception to tether you here! Have you forgotten the principles our parents instilled in you?