Bound By Love: Marrying My Disabled Husband Chapter 53

Chapter 53 A Change Of WifeGazing at Peyton Jayden couldnt help but marvel at his acting prowess for the first timeYou should consider a career in acting rather than medicine It would be a waste of your talentPeyton blinked then smirked gesturing towards ElyseFollowing his gaze Jayden noticed the concern etched on her face She feared that without his active cooperation in the massage he might never regain mobilityIt was the first time Jayden felt the weight of stress after feigning disability for a year Perhaps moved by Elyses anxious expression he relentedFine lets head to the study for the massagewElyse nodded eagerly then inquired Why do you always prefer the study Does it offer you a sense of securityJayden remained silent while Peyton burst into laughterIn the study Peyton settled onto the small sofa and began explaining acupressure points to Elyse If you apply pressure to these points properly Jayden can recover more quicklyReally Thats wonderful Dr Ellis please teach me Elyse exclaimed with excitementJayden couldnt help but smirk when he heard Peytons instructions He knew Peyton was gearing up to make things difficult for him Did Elyse truly buy into itWell if you press here it stimulates the nerves in his legs Peyton guided indicating a spot on Jaydens thighElyse obediently reached out to press it feeling the muscles tighten under her touchConfused she asked Jayden do you feel anything Or are your muscles reacting automaticallyJayden remained tightlippedAssuming a professional stance Peyton continued He cant feel anything but stimulating this area can activate his muscles Consistent massage can aid in his recoveryAs Peyton felt Jaydens intense gaze he wondered if Jayden wanted to throttle him But with Elyse present Jayden remained restrainedStanding confidently with hands on his hips Peyton felt a surge of prideElyse unaware of Jaydens frustration continued to press the acupoint oblivious to his waning patienceSuddenly Jayden reached out and grasped her hand You must be tired from the long massage Go and rest I need to speak with Dr Ellis he said firmly
His tone grew more pointed with his final remarkSensing Jaydens barely contained hostility Peyton looked to Elyse for assistanceBut Ive only just learned to massage that one acupoint Elyse admitted feeling embarrassedI fancy some dessert Get Driscoll to prepare some for me Jayden instructed firmlyElyse reluctantly agreed though she was eager to continue learning She obediently made her way to DriscollWith Elyse gone Peyton found himself without support As soon as the door closed Jayden pounced on him like a lurking leopardPeyton crashed heavily onto the sofa suppressing his cries of pain to avoid alerting Elyse who hadnt gone farPeyton itching for a punishment Jayden questioned sharplyCome on buddy take it easy Im just looking out for you hoping youll recover soon Peyton responded meeklyEnough with the act Werent you just messing around with me because Elyse was around Why the sudden cowardice now that shes gone Jayden pressed his patience wearing thinPeytons tone turned subdued Were friends Give me some space We dont need to be so chummy he mutteredDisgusted Jayden stood up Next time Elyse brings up massage ignore it Shes just a naive girl he declared his disdain evidentWhats that supposed to mean You still see her as just a girl You havent slept with her yetPeytons smirk faltered under Jaydens stern gaze Uncomfortably he explained I simply find your wife quite persistent Shes been pestering me about massage techniques for days Initially I resisted helping her but her persistence wore me downEnough I may be pretending but Im not actually disabled Her efforts are futile Jayden retortedPeyton countered Elyse doesnt know youre pretending Shes the only one in your household kept in the dark isnt she Even your maids are aware Sometimes I pity herNo need Ill look after her Jayden replied dismissively casting a disgusted glance at Peyton So you came here just to teach Elyse how to massage me And to point out acupressure points that would cause me pain he accusedOf course not I merely wanted to ask if youre considering a change of wife Peyton stated crypticallymWhat do you mean Jayden inquired intriguedWith a mysterious smile Peyton continued Ive found Joanna Shell be returning in two days