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.”

in the family’s blood. Since childhood, she’d been taught to fight tooth and nail for what

Jayden wasn’t just about escaping her family’s matchmaking schemes. It

other plans in store when Jayden’s accident changed

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

her features betraying no hint of emotion. After a pregnant pause, she mustered a strained smile. “Well, you certainly picked an opportune moment to jet off abroad,

any remorse. “Such is fate, isn’t it? Sometimes we’re just

curt nod, Elyse attempted to leave, but Corrie

for me, won’t you? He’s not

“My relationship with Jayden is none of

clear to Elyse that

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

inner turmoil, her eyes rimmed with redness, evidence

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 away all your

hesitation, Corrie darted towards Tess, seeking solace in her embrace.

piercing. “What have you done to Corrie? Have

proof. You can’t simply accuse

she shot back, “How dare you speak to me like that! You must have said