Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband

Chapter 1464:

As time passed, Tess’s frustration only grew. After a moment of reflection, she stood up decisively. “Take me to his office. I’ll wait for him there.”

The assistant looked uneasy. “I’m sorry, but that’s not possible.”

“How can it not be? You’re the one causing trouble,” Tess retorted, brushing past the assistant. “I’m Jayden’s mother. How dare you stop me?”

Tess marched confidently toward the elevator. The assistant quickly messaged Jayden before rushing to follow her.

Upon arriving at Jayden’s office and seeing the “Chairman” sign on the door, Tess felt a surge of joy, realizing the vast extent of her son’s influence.

Trying to mask her excitement, she knocked on the door and then pushed it open without waiting for an answer.

Inside, Brook turned, noticed Tess, and stood up. “Long time no see, Aunt Tess. Are you here for Jayden?”

With a pleasant smile, Tess replied, “No worries. Continue with your work. I’ll just wait here.”

Brook chuckled lightly. “It’s alright. Some company matters aren’t suitable for you to overhear. I’ll step out and give you both some space.”

Tess’s smile wavered at Brook’s words. Trying to maintain her composure, she saw Brook out and then turned to Jayden with a warm smile. “My dear son, it’s been so long. How have you been?”

Jayden looked at Tess’s overly cheerful expression and snorted dismissively. “Don’t think for a second that I need your concern.”

Tess struggled to keep her composure, forcing a warm smile as she tried to win Jayden over. “How can you say you don’t need my concern? You’ve always been on my mind,” she said, her tone soothing, but her words laced with desperation. She beamed and added cheerily, “Why don’t I treat you to dinner tonight? You’ve been working so hard; a good meal will do wonders to recharge your batteries.”

Jayden tilted his head, his expression unreadable. “What’s my favorite food?” he asked, his voice calm but deliberate.

Caught off guard, Tess hesitated, then replied with a faint tremor in her voice, “You love steak and foie gras. Isn’t that right?”

Jayden’s eyes hardened. “No, that’s not my favorite. That’s Bryce’s favorite.”

Tess’s expression faltered, but she quickly masked it with defiance. “Nonsense! That’s not Bryce’s taste—it’s yours,” she shot back, her voice rising in pitch as if volume could overpower doubt.noveldrama

Jayden shook his head, his tone icy. “You should leave. Stop forcing your presence into my life.”

Tess’s anger flared, but she tamped it down, reminding herself why she was here. “How dare you speak to me like this? Do you have any idea what I endured to bring you into this world? And this is the thanks I get?”

Jayden’s gaze didn’t waver. “I was raised by the nannies, while Bryce was the one who grew up under your care.”

Tess opened her mouth to protest, but Jayden silenced her with a raised hand. “From as far back as I can remember, the first faces I saw every day were the nannies’, not yours. They were the ones who read bedtime stories, ate meals with me, and tucked me in at night. Enzo didn’t want me to form attachments, so the nannies were swapped out like clockwork every three months. By the time I turned twelve, I’d lost count of how many came and went. So tell me, Mom—where were you through all of that?”

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