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.”

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

escaping her family’s matchmaking schemes. It was also about

she know, fate had other plans in store when

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

no hint of emotion. After a pregnant pause, she mustered a strained smile. “Well, you

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

curt nod, Elyse attempted to leave, but

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

in irritation. “My relationship with

to Elyse

the room, Jayden was awaiting her. Taking her seat, Elyse settled back into her chair, her presence seemingly unnoticed until Corrie also made

her eyes rimmed with redness, evidence

clatter. “Did someone upset you?” Tess demanded, her tone protective and fierce. “Come here,

her embrace. Nestling into Tess’s

piercing. “What have you done

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

Elyse’s defiance, her teeth clenched as she shot back, “How dare you speak to