Bound Hearts: My Vows to My Disabled Spouse

Chapter 74 I Will Give You Everything In The Future

When Elyse emerged from the bathroom, she noticed Brook was missing. She scanned the area and realized Driscoll was also absent. Curiously, she asked, "Where is Brook?"

"He's gone," Jayden replied, his voice calm as he sipped his tea.

Elyse was taken aback. She had only been to the bathroom. It seemed too quick for Brook to have left. "Didn't he say he was staying for dinner?"

"He did, but he left after receiving a phone call," Jayden explained.

Elyse nodded, accepting his explanation without suspicion. She sat down next to him, relieved. "It's good that he's gone. I never liked him much. Looking into his eyes felt like being watched by a viper."

Jayden chuckled at her comment. "You're quite perceptive. Snakes are actually his favorite pets.

He keeps more than a dozen at his place."

Elyse's expression stiffened as she imagined living with so many snakes. She rubbed the

goosebumps forming on her arms and remarked, "That's a unique hobby."

"It's more than unique. It's creepy. While others might keep snakes as pets, he raises them for

to foster

word of caution, "Keep your distance

not just untrustworthy- he's also a serious contender for the head of the

way seems

seriousness of his tone, Elyse nodded submissively. "Don't worry. I'll

She had no desire to

influence in the Owen clan, < those with ambition saw me as insignificant. That's why, up until now, you've only met Brook Owen from

explained.

better for us to live peacefully now, without worrying about the outside

her comment. "Do you really think it's good

that it probably made many envious. If you had continued on that path, you might have ended up a

scoffed slightly. "Actually, there's something I've kept from you." Curious,

by those ambitious rivals. I actually thrived in that cutthroat environment," Jayden revealed with a calm demeanor, but Elyse was taken aback. She stood up, looking at his legs in disbelief. "How could that be? Who was behind it? Was it Brook, or someone

had seen before. He tilted his head, observing

haven't figured it out yet. But you're right. This quiet life

complex. She realized that while she voiced those words hoping for his peace, her perspective was that of an observer, not someone living through the turmoil as he was. Jayden had lived through the betrayal. His own family had conspired against him, leading to

the right words,

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