Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband by Devocean

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Brook responded with a nonchalant “yes” and absentmindedly added, “And not only that, I heard he had been pretending to be disabled; his legs are actually fine.”

“What? Pretending to be disabled? Why would he do that?” Debora exclaimed, then eyed Brook suspiciously. “How do you know this?”

Brook answered coolly, “I was at Grandpa’s gathering yesterday. That’s where I heard it.”

“Why were you allowed to go?” Debora demanded indignantly.

That gathering wasn’t just any event; typically, only select members of the Owen clan, like Jayden, who was once seen as the prospective family head, could attend.

Debora could understand why Jayden had been invited in the past. His excellence before that car accident was undeniable, but why was Brook there?

Debora’s irritation was palpable, though it seemed to have no effect on Brook.

Brook, showing no interest in justifying his attendance to Debora, set down the document he was holding, looked at her, and posed a question, “Now that Jayden is effectively out of the race, are you still aiming higher?”

Confused by his implication, Debora retorted, “What are you suggesting? That while advising me to step back, you plan to climb up yourself?”

Brook scoffed dismissively, “I wouldn’t be so foolish.”

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I’ve been feeling a bit worn out lately. I’ll take a short break before

lunch meeting soon,” Brook said, ushering Debora out of the office

in his car, Brook dialed Jayden’s

Elyse out to dinner, was caught off guard by the call and quickly asked,

the mood with a joke. “Can’t I, as

puzzled, responded, “You do know I’ve been ousted

“Let’s

and queried, “Do you want to

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Jayden replied, “A little, but it’s

her eyes, Elyse declared, “Then I’m definitely

chuckled, then relayed the restaurant details to Brook. The trio made

observed Jayden attentively helping Elyse out of the car. Once they were seated, Brook paused thoughtfully before asking,

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condition, Brook took special care in ordering dishes that would be gentle on