Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband

Chapter 1554:

Their banter was interrupted by an approaching bodyguard. “Ms. Lloyd and Mr. Owen?”

They straightened, nodding in unison. “Yes, that’s us.”

“Princess Louise is waiting for you inside. Please follow me,” the bodyguard replied with measured courtesy.

Louise’s invitation arrived like a lifeline to Elyse.noveldrama

“Let’s go then,” she exclaimed, her voice bubbling with anticipation. “We shouldn’t keep Louise waiting.”

Jayden, ever the perceptive one, saw through her feigned enthusiasm and reached out to tousle her hair affectionately before falling into step behind her.

As they approached the inner room, a sudden wave of unease prickled Elyse’s skin. Four towering guards stood sentry at the entrance, exuding an air of unspoken authority, making it clear they were not the sort to be trifled with.

Overcome with a sense of intimidation, Elyse instinctively drew closer to Jayden, who responded by wrapping a protective arm around her shoulders.

One of the guards knocked firmly on the door, and it swung open with a deliberate creak. “Please enter,” he said in a voice that left little room for argument.

Elyse and Jayden stepped across the threshold.

The room inside was lavish, its decor exuding a grandiosity that almost bordered on opulence. A plush sofa and elegant table stood at the center, and there, perched with quiet grace, was Louise, flanked by none other than Garret, whom Elyse hadn’t seen in ages. But it was the third figure present that took Elyse by surprise—Rebecca.

Rebecca rose as they entered, her face lighting up with recognition. “Elyse! It’s been ages! How have you been?”

Elyse, still processing the situation, offered a small, uncertain nod. “I’ve been well.”

Louise arched an eyebrow with an almost teasing smile. “Rebecca,” she said with a playful note in her voice, “I had no idea you two were so close.”

Rebecca chuckled softly, her hand fluttering to her mouth in mock surprise. “Well, of course, my relationship with Elyse isn’t as deep as yours, Louise. We just ran into each other the other day while shopping and ended up chatting for a while. We really hit it off.”

Hit it off? How come she didn’t know about this?

But Louise, never one to dwell on such things, waved it off with a breezy smile. “Well, don’t just stand there,” she urged, her tone warm. “Come sit down. Let’s skip the formalities; we’re all friends here.”

“Exactly,” Rebecca agreed, beaming. “Think of it as a casual afternoon tea.”

Noticing Elyse’s lingering confusion, Jayden gently nudged her forward, guiding her to the sofa.

Rebecca, her eyes narrowing slightly as she observed their closeness, raised an eyebrow. “Is this your fiancé? Are you two planning a wedding soon?”

“Yes,” Jayden responded with quiet confidence, “we are.”

Rebecca’s expression brightened, her eyes sparkling. “Really? Oh, you simply must let me be there!”

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