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.

it to

seventieth birthday approached, Elyse adorned

accompanied

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

showcased breathtaking scenery.

insecurity. Was this house the confidence of a family with a century- long legacy? Each corner seemed steeped in

perceptions

resist teasing her. "Feeling

guard, Elyse managed an awkward smile.

part of my family," Jayden reassured her.

dispelled her self-doubt

they reached the garden, they

Brook exclaimed, setting down his teacup and

Brook," Jayden greeted them with

in a dark green dress beside

photos of Jayden's family members before

Brook's mother, was Jayden's aunt. Sadly, her husband had passed away

ago, leaving her to raise Brook alone, ho had taken her

mother. You can call her Aunt Jessie, like

pleasure to meet you, Aunt Jessie," Elyse

gesture warmly. "You're a lovely young woman. Marrying Jayden must be quite the adjustment

quickly reassured her, "Aunt Jessie, I'm not at all unhappy.

"Mom, I've told you, Jayden and Elyse love each other. Why won't you