Bound Hearts: My Vows to My Disabled Spouse

Chapter 88 Family Gathering

With a sudden realization, the maid turned to find Elyse looking lost. Sensing her mistake, she hastened to reassure her. "Please don't dwell on it. That's all in the past. You're his wife now, and he's devoted to < you."

Elyse bit her lip, her silence betraying her inner turmoil.

Yet, the pink scarf in the collection room continued to prick at her heart, a constant reminder of Jayden's past.

Seeing Elyse's distress, the maid hurriedly attempted to console her, "Please don't be disheartened. The past is just that-past!"

But the weight of the past lingered heavily in Elyse's thoughts. Why had Theo left after a mere phone call from his past love Kaelyn? And why couldn't Shaun muster the courage to turn down Dolores?

Despite Jayden marrying her, doubts crept in. She knew she should focus on making their present life joyful, but the nagging voice in her mind persisted. "What if Jayden chooses his former lover, like Theo and Shaun did? What would you do then?"

Elyse then kept telling herself that

they were content together now and there was no need for jealousy to rear its head.

The maid tried to comfort Elyse again, but Elyse cut her off. "I'm fine. Put my motorcycle away. Let's head out. With a forced smile, Elyse suppressed her emotions and turned to leave the

collection room.

Over the next two days, her mood remained sour. She kept busy, leaving early and returning late,

purposely avoiding any encounters with Jayden.

behavior, he attributed it to her anger over the confiscated motorcycle.

seventieth birthday approached, Elyse

had selected and accompanied him to his grandpa's

Hill, encircled by rolling hills and commanding a view of the river, the

showcased breathtaking scenery.

of the car, Elyse couldn't help but feel a twinge of insecurity. Was this house the confidence of a

previous perceptions of

her apprehension, Jayden couldn't resist teasing her. "Feeling out

an awkward smile. "Um, maybe a

well deserved to be part of

calmly dispelled her self-doubt as they entered the house with

they reached the garden, they were

make it!" Brook exclaimed, setting down his teacup and

Jayden greeted

dark green dress beside Brook. Despite

of Jayden's family

Jayden's aunt. Sadly, her husband had passed

raise Brook alone, ho had taken her

Elyse, "This is my mother. You can call

to meet you, Aunt Jessie," Elyse greeted with

Marrying Jayden must be quite the adjustment

Jessie, I'm not at all unhappy. I'm actually very happy to be

interjected, "Mom, I've told you, Jayden and