Bound by love: Marrying my Disabled Husband by Devocean

Chapter 1781:

Brook’s jaw tightened. “It’s not going to be easy. We have to keep the truth about Corrie and Uncle Jordy under wraps—for now.”

Jayden nodded. “Exactly. You should go talk to her.”

Brook’s eyes widened. “Me again?”

Elyse instinctively stepped closer to Jayden, silently making it clear she wasn’t volunteering.

Brook sighed, running a hand through his hair before reluctantly heading inside.

Elyse and Jayden remained in the hallway. She glanced up at him, curiosity flickering in her eyes. “Where do you think Corrie could be hiding? She hasn’t gone home, she’s not with anyone we know, and she doesn’t have a car. Where could she possibly be?”

stroked his chin thoughtfully. “That’s the real question, isn’t it? Where

alone,” Elyse pointed out. “No car and no friends willing to take her in. Do you think she’s sleeping on the streets? Maybe hiding out in the

hesitated. “There is one place she might

lit up

a long shot—practically wishful thinking. I

check it

exhaled and nodded.

off the bus, empty-handed. Every cent

Watscar. The morning sun cast a golden glow through the

set off up the winding road. The tram fare had drained her last coin, so she had walked for hours. At last, she reached her destination—a quiet cemetery. Tears stung her eyes; she brushed them away with trembling fingers and let memory guide her between the gravestones until she stopped before one in

with boyish features that still held the promise of youth. Corrie crouched down and traced the engraved lines of his face with her