Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband

Chapter 1477:

Before Jayden could answer, the sharp, rhythmic click of high heels echoed through the house, cutting through the air like a dramatic drumroll.

Every head turned toward the staircase as Freda appeared, descending like she owned the moment. Her hair was swept into an impeccable half-updo, framing her face like a masterpiece. A dazzling crimson gown clung to her every curve, shimmering like starlight with every calculated step. The unmistakable red soles of her towering heels punctuated her entrance like exclamation marks.

Her long legs seemed to stretch on forever, and the elegant dip of her collarbone flowed seamlessly into a décolletage that left little to the imagination.

When her gaze landed on Gavin, a slow, knowing smile curled her lips, her eyes captivating.

Elyse and Jayden shared a quick, knowing glance.

It was supposed to be a casual dinner, but Freda looked like she had stepped straight out of a magazine. And the fact that she chose the stairs over the perfectly good elevator? Freda’s intentions were anything but subtle.

Elyse, recovering from her surprise, met Freda at the bottom of the stairs. Lowering her voice into a conspiratorial whisper, she said, “You’re being way too obvious! Gavin’s not blind, you know. Tone it down a bit!”

“Tone it down?!” Freda shot back, her voice brimming with sass. “And how exactly am I supposed to charm him then?” Her sharp response left Elyse momentarily speechless.

Spotting Freda’s dazzling outfit, Gavin greeted her with a wry smile. “Heading to a gala?”

Jayden couldn’t hold back his laughter any longer.

Freda, pretending she couldn’t hear, gracefully floated over to Gavin and slipped her arm through his. “I heard you were coming, so I got a little dressed up. Don’t I look nice?”

Gavin gently freed his arm. “You do look nice.”

Freda beamed with triumph and turned to Elyse, her giggle bubbling up. “Did you hear that? He said I look nice!”

Elyse caught Gavin’s expression—an intriguing mix of emotions flickering across his face. She opened her mouth to say something but thought better of it.

Gavin turned to Jayden. “When’s dinner?”

“Soon,” Jayden replied. “We can chat until then.”

At this, Gavin gave Freda a pointed look and settled into a seat beside Jayden.

Freda gazed longingly at Jayden, wishing he would trade spots with her, but she didn’t dare ask.

Once seated, Gavin dove straight into business. “Elyse, I’ve got an invitation for you from Edward. He asked me to pass it along.”

Elyse looked genuinely surprised. “Edward? What invitation?” she asked, her brows furrowing as she tried to piece it together.

“Looks like there’s a banquet next week where they’d like you to perform. Are you available?” Gavin inquired.

Elyse glanced at Jayden, who remained silent. She then took out her phone and texted Chloe. After a brief confirmation, she nodded. “Yes, I’d love to.”

“Great,” Gavin said, flashing a small, approving smile. “I’ll let him know.”

With the business wrapped up, Freda fluttered her lashes and grinned mischievously. “Now that the serious stuff is out of the way, how about we switch gears? Let’s talk about something more fun—like love, or maybe our secret crushes?”

Elyse’s eyes widened in disbelief. Freda was practically throwing herself at Gavin! She couldn’t help but watch Gavin’s expression closely. His frown said it all—he wasn’t amused.

The group shifted into uneasy small talk, the energy tense, until Driscoll’s voice cut through the silence to announce dinner.

Everyone else seemed to enjoy the meal, but Freda sat quietly, her usual sparkle dimmed. She looked out of place, her charm lost in the muted atmosphere. Despite her best attempts, Gavin barely acknowledged her all evening.

After dinner, Elyse couldn’t bear seeing Freda so downcast any longer. She leaned in and asked Gavin quietly, “What do you think of Freda?”noveldrama

Gavin raised an eyebrow, his tone cool. “Why does it matter? Did she ask you to ask me this?”

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Message from Noah: I’m sorry for the delay, dear readers. I had a few mishaps last week. I hope you liked the chapters that were pending. God loves you and Noah wishes you the best. (ɔO‿=)ɔ ♥

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