Married to the disabled billionaire

e servant rep

take any chances. If Elyse was going to be part of his life, she need

situation pressed heavily on her, and she couldn't shake the feeling of being watched. She gla

one controlling relationship for another, and the realization left her feeling mor

her resolve firm. She would not let herself be trapped by Jayden's assumptions or his restrictions. S

he lingering apprehension. As she opened the door, she found one of Jayd

servant greeted politely. "

smile. "Just some b

servant replied, making it clear that her

yse said, her tone firm but polite. "I don

ut nodded. "Very well,

Jayden's estate. The opulence was overwhelming, a stark contrast to the emotional iso

inscrutable as ever. He took a seat across from

e the silence. "I tr

unwavering. "As well as one

t not quite. "I see. And have you had tim

you for your money. I married you because I needed a way out of

what you're dealing with, Elyse. This isn't a

rust. If this marriage is going to work, we need to find a middle gr

. "You speak boldly, but actions speak louder than wo

ded. "I i

ho had been assigned to watch her followed at a discreet distance, but she paid him no mind. She needed to und

turning to Jayden's cold demeanor and the complexities of their relationship. She knew she

ore challenging than he had anticipated. He admired her spirit, but he couldn't afford to let his guard down.

ndered through the gardens. His thoughts were interrupted by a q

mas, stepped into the room. "Sir," Thomas began, his

ned to face him. "

ully. "I've noticed how you watch her, sir. Miss Elyse.

hardened. "What are

've seen the way you interact with people, the way you handle your affairs. But with Mis

owed. "And what ma

Even before the marriage. I've seen the way you've observed her, the way yo

sn't change the reality of our situation. My family has expectations,

, sir, if you care for her, perhaps you should show it. She's struggli

hed Elyse. "You may be right, Thomas. But showing kindness in t

you can find that balance. And if anyone can understand you

ering slightly. "Thank you, Th

"Of course, sir. And if

ah

want her to trust you, you need t

the servant quietly exited the room. He turned back to th