Bound Hearts: My Vows to My Disabled Spouse

Chapter 23 A Mysterious Woman

The elderly woman gazed at Elyse intently and, with a surge of excitement, clutched her hand. Her voice was hoarse as she spoke her name, her tone tinged with a hint of sorrow. "Miss Lloyd, I finally meet yor

With those words, excitement overcame her, and she fainted.

Elyse was left in shock. The situation was baffling. She had no prior knowledge of the old woman, nor had she ever encountered her before. Yet, somehow, the old lady knew her name. Confused, Elyse stood frozen until the driver, noticing the unusual scene, quickly briefed Jayden. Exiting the car, Jayden approached Elyse, who appeared distracted, and inquired, "Are you okay?" Looking at the old woman lying unconscious, Elyse was at a loss for words. The moment the old woman had uttered her name, it had painfully gripped her heart. "She seems to know me. She called out my name even though I've never seen her before."

Jayden responded, "She knows you, yet you don't recognize her? This means she's familiar with your circumstances and has been watching you without your awareness."

"That can't be right. She's not a relative of mine."

Elyse held her chest, overwhelmed by a sudden flurry of anxiety, feeling an inexplicable

connection to the old woman.

"We should get her to a hospital."

The driver chimed in, "Don't worry, an ambulance is on its way. She should be fine. The accident

wasn't severe."

Elyse gave a nod and patiently awaited the ambulance's arrival.

It showed up ten minutes later, and once the paramedics had loaded the elderly woman inside,

to follow

was admitted to the emergency room, the trio settled

sorry this

the blame lies with my driver for not spotting

time."

driver apologized, "I'm sorry. It was my oversight. I should have

lady unexpectedly darted out from some

Driscoll's words describing

passed before the doctor came out to brief them on

condition.

leg, severe malnutrition, and has

a long time, which has led to her current comatose

enjoyment. The next

in confusion. "A coma? So, it wasn't

left leg is the only physical injury from the accident. The tests indicate she's suffering from multiple organ dysfunction and somatoform autonomic dysfunction." Shocked, Elyse responded, "She looks to be in her seventies or eighties, doesn't she? Could someone be mistreating

that's our best guess. We need her family to confirm the specifics

his head. "I spoke with the police. She was reported missing twenty-two years ago, and since then, there's been no trace of her

"Moreover, she isn't in her seventies or eighties. She's only

appeared so much older weighed heavily. What had she endured over these years?

actual age, the doctor excused

sadness wash over