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.”

hailed from a powerful family, one where competition ran in the family’s blood. Since childhood, she’d been taught to fight tooth and

romance with Jayden wasn’t just about escaping her family’s

plans in store when

cut her connection with Jayden, Corrie swiftly made the decision to pursue studies abroad. ‘I had to pursue my studies,’ Corrie explained, her voice tinged with regret. ‘I wanted to finish my education and then tie the knot with Jayden, but

hint of emotion. After a pregnant pause, she mustered a strained smile. “Well, you certainly picked an opportune moment to jet off abroad, coinciding

merely shrugged, devoid of any remorse. “Such is fate, isn’t it? Sometimes we’re just destined

a curt nod, Elyse attempted to leave,

take care of Jayden for me, won’t you? He’s not the easiest

brows furrowed in irritation. “My relationship

was abundantly clear to Elyse that Corrie harbored ulterior

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

her eyes rimmed with redness, evidence of

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 dear. Let me hug

darted towards Tess, seeking solace in her embrace. Nestling

done to Corrie? Have you mistreated her in any way?” she interrogated, her voice laced with

“Accusations require proof. You can’t simply accuse me without

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