Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband by Devocean

Chapter 223:

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Corrie turned sideways with an enigmatic smile playing on her lips. “Do you know why Tess is so fond of me?”

After washing her hands, Elyse turned off the tap and dried her hands with a tissue. “Couldn’t care less. Not my business.”

Corrie’s laugh was almost musical. “It’s because I used to date Jayden. We were together for almost two years.”

Elyse’s heart skipped a beat at the bombshell revelation. Corrie’s words echoed in her mind like a broken record.

Lost in her memories, Corrie continued. “It was a whirlwind, really. Jayden and I were both being pushed towards arranged marriages by our families. We had a mutual friend who suggested we pretend to be in love to escape the arrangements.”

With a wistful sigh, she added, “And we played our parts for nearly two years.”

Jealousy burned in Elyse’s chest, but she masked it with a cool facade. “Two years is a long time. Why didn’t you two just tie the knot?”

Corrie clenched her fists, frustration coursing through her. “Why didn’t they tie the knot? Oh, that’s right—because Jayden had a life-altering car accident. Who in their right mind would willingly marry a disabled man? Especially one as cold-hearted as Jayden. Being with him was like being trapped in an icebox, devoid of any warmth or affection.”

competition ran in the family’s blood. Since childhood, she’d been taught

her family’s matchmaking schemes. It was also about leveraging his

plans in store

to pursue my studies,’ Corrie explained, her voice

features betraying no hint of emotion. After a pregnant pause, she mustered a strained smile. “Well, you certainly picked an

is fate, isn’t it? Sometimes we’re just destined to

a curt nod, Elyse attempted to leave, but Corrie halted her with

for me, won’t you? He’s not the easiest

furrowed in irritation. “My relationship

abundantly clear to Elyse that Corrie

her seat, Elyse settled back into her chair, her presence seemingly unnoticed until Corrie also

eyes rimmed with redness, evidence of recent tears

wasted no time in springing to action, tossing aside her fork with a clatter. “Did someone upset you?” Tess demanded, her tone protective and fierce. “Come here, my

Tess, seeking solace in her embrace. Nestling into Tess’s comforting hold, Corrie unleashed a torrent of

towards Elyse, her accusatory gaze piercing. “What have you done

at Corrie. “Accusations require proof. You can’t simply accuse me without evidence. When did you become a

bristled at Elyse’s defiance, her teeth clenched as she shot back, “How dare you speak to me like that! You