Bound Hearts: My Vows to My Disabled Spouse

Chapter 7 Are You Really My Parents

Last year, Mabel had participated in a music show and, aiming to boost her exposure, secretly hired someone to add lyrics to a piece of music that Elyse had

composed.

Although she didn't win first place, she gained popularity and a steady stream of job offers. By the time Elyse discovered her music had been plagiarized, it was too late. Not only did she miss the chance to register herself, but Glenda also tried to force her to go home and compose music for Mabel.

Elyse had shared this with Theo, hoping for some comfort, but he dismissed her concerns as overreacting and accused her of being selfish and lacking care for her sister. This left her feeling deeply wronged. Was she really being selfish?

Throughout her life, her parents had always catered to Mabel's desires. If Mabel wanted Elyse's room, she was expected to relinquish it. When gifts were bought, if Mabel liked both, she would take them, leaving Elyse with nothing. Even Mabel's academic failures were somehow attributed to Elyse for not tutoring her.

Thus, when Mabel aspired to be recognized as a "talented singer" and needed original music, their parents expected Elyse to support her.

Over time, Elyse came to realize the stark bias in her family. All their affection was directed

towards Mabel. It seemed her very existence was merely to facilitate her dreams.

But she harbored her own aspirations. She dreamed of being a violinist, performing on larger

stages.

me one more chance!" she pleaded,

appeal, Wanda accepted the registration form. "I will trust you again. Don't let me

"Thank you, Ms. Hopkins!"

moved. She recalled how Wanda had previously tried

too timid, overwhelmed by her parents 'gaslighting, and had retreated, leaving Wanda

Elyse was determined to purse

the office and received a call from Lanny. "What did you do? Why did Theo cancel the cooperation with my company?" Her father's angry voice boomed through the phone. Yet, Elyse felt a calm within her that she wouldn't have

the wedding, so I

home now!" Lanny shouted before hanging up the

and the interrogation

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she stood firm in her refusal. Having taken a day off for her wedding the day before, Elyse didn't plan on requesting another leave today. Now

made her way to her parents" home at a leisurely pace. Upon entering, she found Lanny and Glenda seated on the sofa. Mabel reached out to her ina feigned gesture of kindness, but Elyse dodged her hand and continued into the living room. "Why did you

at what you've done! It was true he left you at the wedding, but why make such a fuss? Why did you break up with him? Do you know how much money I've

for another woman and made me the subject of ridicule. And you think he did

his attention.

struck Elyse like a sharp blade. With that, the