Bound Hearts: My Vows to My Disabled Spouse

Chapter 81

Do You Honestly Think Shaun...

Tracy lifted her chin defiantly and retorted, "Why are you so arrogant? Can you speak for everyone in Liverton, or are you just full of hot air?"

With that, she flashed her middle finger, a universally recognized gesture of defiance.

Feeling slighted, Lily forced a smile and responded, "Quite bold of you. We'll just have to see!" Meanwhile, Elyse, adjusting her new helmet, said coolly, "Enough talk. Let's get on with it".

"Okay, let's start the race!" Lowell, clearly annoyed by the confrontation, donned his helmet and positioned his motorbike at the pre-drawn white line.

"Hold on, come here," Jayden called out, stopping Elyse.

She removed her helmet, approached him, and bent down slightly to ask, "What's up, honey?" "Listen," Jayden cautioned, "I don't want you taking unnecessary risks. If it gets too dangerous, just pull out. Losing the race won't matter- I'l handle the Ruiz family, and Tracy's wedding will go ahead without a hitch."

His message was clear-protect herself and be cautious.

Without waiting for his reaction, she hurried back to her motorcycle, donned her helmet, and rode

to the starting line.

touched his cheek where she had kissed

watched the expression on Jayden's face. Noticing the spark in his eyes, she silently looked away, moved by

and declared, "I'll toss this, and then

"No problem.

like

the

asked,

the plans I've made. Your wedding will

his certainty,

The mountain road wasn't

outer edges, so they both hugged the inner

inevitable that Elyse's and Lowell's motorbikes would clash and collide. Stability became key

Elyse felt less pressure and found joy in the < freedom of riding. The

was burdened with stress. He was determined to disrupt Tracy and Shaun's wedding, pondering ways to make Shaun call it off if he won. His focus wasn't entirely on the race. During a sharp curve, his distraction caused him to misjudge his speed in the inner circle,

reading? Ensure you're

just a

Lowell's mistake only widened the

when Elyse crossed the finish line