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.

his voice layered with understanding. “He only knows

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

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

spoke, her tone laced

“Are you sure? Did he tell you he

The silence from Jayden’s end had stretched on throughout the day,

the sadness that Elyse tried to hide. She pulled her friend into the room, her

body relax into sleep, her

both of their lives had been full of struggles in the search for happiness, with heartbreak and frustration as constant

ward, Peyton at his heels. As they left, Peyton removed

have to say that seeing you happy with Elyse

exposed his doubt. “Do you really believe Corrie

the idea outright. Peyton could sense the futility of his efforts, and his tone softened. “I understand your

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