Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband

Chapter 1569:

Rickey offered no answer. Instead, the light began to dim, his form starting to dissolve into the darkness.

Panic gripped Elyse’s heart as she realized her father was fading away. Her hands reached out desperately, trying to hold onto the dissipating light.

Elyse couldn’t hold onto Rickey. He was like a desert storm—powerful and present one moment, gone without a trace the next.

The hollow ache of having him, then losing him, carved emptiness into her soul. Why couldn’t she keep her father’s embrace? She yearned to stay in his arms, wrapped in a serenity she’d only glimpsed in dreams.

Elyse jolted awake, her eyes flying open to the familiar canopy of trees surrounding her. Grief ambushed her heart, sharp and merciless.

When Jayden discovered her, she sat motionless in her chair, tears carving silent paths down her cheeks. He rushed to her side, dropping to one knee. “Why the tears? I’m still here, aren’t I?”

Elyse shook her head, emotion threading through her voice. “I just fell asleep. I had a dream. My dad was holding me. His face was just out of sight, but I could feel his smile.”

A sob caught in her throat. “I asked him what I should do. And then he slipped away. I shouldn’t have asked, should I?”

Jayden paused, considering his words. “I think he already gave you the answer.”

Elyse managed to say between shaky breaths, “He didn’t say anything.”noveldrama

“He told you he’d support any decision you make,” Jayden leaned forward, sincerity etched across his features. “Whether you accept or turn it down, he’ll always love you.”

Elyse studied him, uncertainty clouding her eyes. “Really? He didn’t speak a word. Just held me. How did you read that?”

Jayden’s lips quirked into a small smile. “Maybe… because I’m a man, so I understand your dad?”

Elyse rolled her eyes, catching the playful undertone in his voice.

“No, really, I felt it!” Jayden pressed, earnestness replacing his teasing. Though doubt still whispered in her mind, Elyse conceded, “Okay, fine. I’ll trust you on this one.”

Jayden’s voice softened. “Actually, whatever you decide, I’ll support you.”

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Surprise flickered across her face. “I thought you’d try to stop me. You’ve never let me compete before.”

“I’ve had an epiphany lately,” Jayden confessed. “Loving someone isn’t just about words. It’s about being there, showing support when it matters. If I stand idle while someone else acts for…”

“You, wouldn’t that mean their love runs deeper than mine? I’ve always said I’m the one who loves you most in this world, and the love I give you is something no other man can match.”

Elyse fell silent, struck by his words. After what felt like an eternity, she whispered, “When did you think it through?”

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