Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband by Devocean

Chapter 1731:

The situation felt like a vice grip around her heart. Corrie held her best friend hostage, leaving her torn between loyalty and the knowledge that her actions would wound Brook.

After pondering for a long time, Jennie muttered to herself, “How can I avoid hurting Brook and my best friend?”

But solutions eluded her like smoke through fingers. Each tick of the clock brought the dreaded meeting time closer, her pulse quickening with every passing moment.

The sound of the front door opening shattered her spiral of thoughts.

Brook’s presence filled the doorway, his eyes immediately catching her hunched posture. Understanding flickered across his face as he approached. “Something’s troubling you. I can see it in your eyes.”

Startled by his unexpected appearance, Jennie straightened, plastering on a forced smile. “What brings you home so early? I thought you’d be at the office.”

“Got a business trip coming up,” Brook explained. “Just needed to grab some things for a few days away.”

leaving?” Jennie’s voice caught slightly. “For several

nodded, gesturing toward their bedroom. “Want to help

knowledge of Camille’s closeness to Brook only added another layer of discomfort to her

walk-in closet, Jennie’s gaze followed him, her mind

alright?” Brook’s voice was tinged with worry as he studied her pale complexion.

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fine!” Jennie’s words tumbled out defensively, her heart racing at

stretching them into an artificial smile. The gentle gesture contrasted with

dimmed your

cover, Jennie manufactured a half-truth. “I guess I’m just down about

already? Say the word, and

way,” Jennie mumbled, her lower

Brook declared. “Work

“You’re in charge now. The company needs you. How can you