Bound Hearts: My Vows to My Disabled Spouse

Chapter 38 The Classmate Reunion

Elyse rolled her eyes at Rebekah and departed with Freddy. They hailed a taxi and headed to the restaurant.

Upon their arrival, they entered the bustling hall and encountered Lizzie and several classmates. They immediately launched into lively conversation.

Lizzie quickly broached a topic she had read about online. "I saw something on the internet a few days back. Were you really left at the altar? How dreadful for you, Elyse! How did you end up as the jilted bride?"

Elyse looked intently at Lizzie. Their relationship had been strained in high school, as Lizzie often sidelined Elyse and sometimes resorted to bullying.

Nonetheless, Elyse had dismissed these actions as trivial and chose to attend the reunion, only to find Lizzie unchanged after all these years.

"heard that story and assumed it was another person who shared your name. It's shocking to

realize it was actually you."

"There's something you may not be aware of. Elyse clarified everything in a video she posted later. She appeared quite distressed."

"Poor Elyse, indeed. After her phone number got out, everyone

bombarded her with calls. Reading those comments was horrifying."

Overhearing another classmate, Lizzie hypocritically took Elyse's hand and spoke. "It must have

been exhausting for you, attempting to marry into wealth and then hastily choosing someone else

worries, it's all in the

and inquired, "Was Elyse really

end up marrying someone else? What happened? How come I wasn't aware of this? Could you

turned to Elyse, feigning innocence. "Elyse, everyone seems curious. May I share your story

didn't respond to Lizzie. She preferred to remain

been a humiliating ordeal, marred by betrayal-it was a nightmare for her. Clearly, Lizzie aimed to embarrass her

to object, Freddy intervened, "Don't gossip. It's been a terrible ordeal for Elyse. Why exacerbate her

terrible for you? You seem fine, as if nothing happened. Were you just pretending to be devastated in the video

cold smile, "You

"How

back in school, Elyse retorted. "Now, I haven't married

man and you're about to get married. Aren't you pleased and

The next chapter is just

remained silent. Elyse was right. She did feel pleased, but

reflect poorly

replied, "Don't be so harsh. I only brought it up because everyone was curious. Since you're uncomfortable, I won't mention it again." She addressed her classmates, "Please, let's not dwell on gossip. It will only upset

the tension, the others ceased their inquiries and followed Lizzie

room.

looked at Elyse with concern. "Are you

fine," Elyse replied,

She checked it and saw ongoing messages in her classmates' group

left Elyse? Wasn't he supposed to be wealthy? Lizzie, do fill us in when Elyse isn't

too. I'm eager to