Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband by Devocean

Chapter 253:

Elyse couldn’t make sense of what Brook said. “But I thought you were crazy about Corrie,” she said.

As Brook sipped his red wine, his smile disappeared, replaced by a chilly expression. “I was only interested in her because of her status, not because I really liked her.”

Elyse was at a loss for words. Brook, typically aloof and detached, watched the scene unfold with an uncharacteristic sense of compassion. Seeing Elyse’s struggle, he found himself moved to offer some sage advice.

“I think you’re setting yourself up for heartbreak. All Owen men aren’t suited for love, not even Jayden,” he said.

Elyse was even more lost than before. Brook continued, his voice tinged with a note of resignation. “We’re all driven by ambition. We’re only interested in gaining power and taking charge of the company. Love and relationships are not our priorities.”

Brook then skillfully steered the conversation, drawing Elyse’s attention elsewhere. “Do you think Jayden’s parents love each other?” he queried, the question lingering in the air.

Elyse’s first instinct was to say yes, but memories of Bryce’s birthday celebration surfaced, clouding her certainty. Tess had been there alone; Andrew had supposedly been away on business. Though Tess had tried to dispel any doubt, Elyse was left with a lingering unease.

A poignant silence stretched between them, revealing the answer Brook had been seeking. “That’s just the way the Owens are. We can produce children without feelings. You’ll only experience pain if you are deeply in love with Jayden. There’s no guarantee that one day he won’t abandon you for his own gain,” Brook stated, his hand settling on Elyse’s shoulder, the gesture a heavy pause in the conversation.

doesn’t know love,” he intoned, his voice

finality. He turned, striding towards the door, his figure receding as Elyse stood rooted in place. The playful spirit that had animated her

by Jayden’s absence. After their evening routines, Elyse found herself at the guest room door,

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can, but what if Jayden comes home?” she asked,

was silent. After a pause, she finally spoke, her tone laced

“Are you sure? Did he tell you he

on throughout the day, her messages met with a blank space where a reply should

Jayden by her bedside all night, consumed by worry. Tracy’s perceptive gaze didn’t miss the sadness that Elyse tried to hide. She

was warm and comforting, and soon sleep claimed her. Tracy felt her friend’s body relax into sleep, her breath even and deep. As she held Elyse, she

of their lives had been full of struggles in the search for happiness, with

removed his surgical mask. “I’ve conducted

to say that seeing you happy with Elyse broke her heart and triggered her

question that exposed his doubt. “Do you really believe Corrie was

of his efforts, and his tone softened.

stretched like a chasm before he finally spoke, his voice