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.

love,” he intoned, his voice layered with understanding. “He

the door, his figure receding as

about Elyse’s well-being, Tracy opted to stay over, her concern bolstered by Jayden’s absence. After their evening routines, Elyse found herself at the guest room door, pillow in hand. “Can I

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but what if Jayden

she finally spoke, her tone laced

evident in her voice. “Are you

had stretched on throughout the day, her messages met with a blank space where a

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

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 couldn’t help

heartache but for Elyse’s as well. It seemed that both of their lives had been full of struggles in the search for happiness, with heartbreak and frustration as constant companions. “Why did Elyse and I have so much difficulty finding love?”

heels. As they left, Peyton removed his surgical mask. “I’ve conducted a thorough examination. There’s nothing

cause, I would have to say that seeing you happy with Elyse broke her heart and triggered her fainting

on with a question that exposed his doubt. “Do you really

efforts, and his tone softened. “I understand your

chasm before he finally spoke, his voice filled with a steely determination. “I